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William James Gordon
William James Gordon | |
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| Born | 19 May 1864 Jamaica, British West Indies |
| Died | 15 August 1922 (aged 58) Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies |
| Buried | Up Park Camp Military Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1885 - 1902 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | West India Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Second Gambia Campaign |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
William James Gordon, VC (19 May 1864 – 15 August 1922) was a West Indian soldier in the British Army and a 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.
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