Bernard Gordon (soldier)

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Bernard Gordon
Lance Corporal Bernard Gordon, c. 1919
Born(1891-08-16)16 August 1891
Launceston, Tasmania
Died19 October 1963(1963-10-19) (aged 72)
Torquay, Queensland
AllegianceAustralia
BranchAustralian Imperial Force
Service years1915–1919
RankLance Corporal
Conflicts
AwardsVictoria Cross
Military Medal

Bernard Sidney Gordon, VC, MM (16 August 1891 – 19 October 1963) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross during the First World War, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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