Lindsay Gordon | |
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| Born | 11 December 1892 |
| Died | 3 March 1940(1940-03-03) (aged 47) |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Branch |  Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | – 1924 |
| Rank | Air Vice-Marshal |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Air Vice-MarshalJames Lindsay GordonDFC (11 December 1892 – 3 March 1940) was a leading figure in the pre-World War IIRoyal Canadian Air Force and a pilot in theRoyal Naval Air Service duringWorld War I.
James Lindsay Gordon was born on 11 December 1892 inMontreal,Quebec[1] the son of Edward Percy Gordon and his wife Helen Lindsay. The young Gordon was educated at Montreal High School andMcGill University.[2]
In 1918, while a member of theRoyal Air Force, Gordon was awarded theDistinguished Flying Cross. His citation was as follows:[3]
A pilot of great experience, initiative and skill. Has led formations over the seas and attacked with success enemy aircraft in their own area. Capt. Gordon has been instrumental in saving life in disabled seaplanes on several occasions, and whenever any arduous duty has to be done, he is always to the fore to carry it out.
From 1922 to 1924 Gordon was the firstDirector of the Royal Canadian Air Force.[4] Promoted toair vice-marshal in 1938, Gordon continued to serve until poor health forced him to retire in January 1940. Gordon died only a few weeks later in March of that year.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by J S Scott As Officer Commanding the CAF | Director of the Canadian Air Force 1922 – 1924 | Succeeded by W G Barker As Director of the RCAF |
| Preceded by A A L Cuffe As Director of the RCAF | Senior Air Officer (RCAF) 1932 – 1933 | Succeeded by |