Kenneth Farquharson GORDON

Regimental number3/1116
AddressTe Aroha
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs Ada Gordon, Te Aroha
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Medals

Military Cross

'Messines offensive ? 7th to 9th June 1917. This officer showed a fearless disregard for danger. Under heavy shell fire he attended the wounds. His continued devotion to duty and timely aid undoubtedly saved the lives of many men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 January 1918

Military Cross

'Messines offensive ? 7th to 9th June 1917. This officer showed a fearless disregard for danger. Under heavy shell fire he attended the wounds. His continued devotion to duty and timely aid undoubtedly saved the lives of many men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 January 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Medical Corps/Seventh