Lindsay Gordon

Air Vice-Marshal James Lindsay Gordon DFC (11 December 1892 – 3 March 1940) was a leading figure in the pre-World War II Royal Canadian Air Force and a pilot in the Royal Naval Air Service during World War I.

Lindsay Gordon
Born11 December 1892
Montreal, Quebec
Died3 March 1940
Allegiance Canada
Service/branch Royal Canadian Air Force
Years of service– 1924
RankAir Vice-Marshal
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross

Career

James Lindsay Gordon was born on 11 December 1892 in Montreal, Quebec[1] the son of Edward Percy Gordon and his wife Helen Lindsay. The young Gordon was educated at Montreal High School and McGill University.[2]

In 1918, while a member of Royal Air Force, Gordon was awarded the Distinguished 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 first Director of the Royal Canadian Air Force.[4] Promoted to air 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.

Notes
  1. Veterans
  2. Lindsay Gordon
  3. "No. 30913". The London Gazette (7th supplement). 20 September 1918. p. 11251.
  4. The Canadian Almanac and Miscellaneous Directory. Toronto: Copp Clark Company. 1924. p. 318.
Military offices
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
G O Johnson
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