Jim Gordon (Australian soldier)

James Gordon
James Gordon
	Corporal James Gordon in October 1941
Born	7 March 1909; Rockingham, Western Australia
Died	24 July 1986 (aged 77); Repatriation General Hospital, Hollywood, Western Australia
Allegiance	Australia
Service/branch	Australian Army
Years of service	1940–1968
Rank	Warrant Officer Class II
Unit	2/31st Battalion
Battles/wars	Second World War Syria-Lebanon campaign Battle of the Litani River; Battle of Jezzine; Battle of Merdjayoun; Battle of Damour; ; New Guinea campaign Battle of Buna–Gona; Salamaua–Lae campaign; Finisterre Range campaign; ;
Awards	Victoria Cross
Relations	William Gordon (father); Sir John Gordon (uncle)

James Hannah Gordon, VC (7 March 1909 – 24 July 1986) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Gordon was one of 20 Australians to receive the award for their actions during the Second World War, receiving it for deeds he performed while fighting against the Vichy French during the Syria-Lebanon campaign. He later served against the Japanese in the New Guinea campaign and after the war became a soldier in the Australian Regular Army, serving until 1968. He died in 1986, at the age of 77.

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