Claude John GORDON

Regimental number9/1558
AddressGisborne (private bag)
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Donald Gordon, Gisborne
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
The Mounted Rifles component of the 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 on board two ships, 'Aparima' and 'Navua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field near Bancourt on the 31st August 1918. When the line fell back during a counter-attack this NCO had a patrol out in front, and collecting several men from other Companies, formed a post and remained in the front line until the whole line was re-established. His coolness and daring at a critical moment was an inspiring example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 24 January 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Seventh