Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Colonel

Unit:

Deputy Chief, Solid Fuel Section, G-4 Division, Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

August 2nd, 1945

"Colonel GORDON as Deputy Chief of the Solid Fuel Section, G-4 Division, SHAEF, has shown outstanding ability in his handling of bth planning and executive duties in connection with supply of solid fuel to the Armies during Operation "OVERLORD".

It is largely due to his energy and drive that the ever increasing operational demands for coal in North West EUROPE has been satisfactorily met.

By his zeal and untiring devotion to duty he has set an example to his subordinates."

H.M. GALE
Lieutenant-General
Chief Administrative Officer

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Colonel

Awarded on:

March 14th, 1947

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Honorary Colonel

Awarded on:

November 7th, 1947

Second clasp

Rank:

Honorary Colonel

Awarded on:

June 20th, 1950

Third clasp

Rank:

Honorary Colonel

Awarded on:

September 21st, 1951

Fourth clasp