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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481
Number of Medals1
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003311 of 4481
Australian Army#33of 85
World War II#486of 924
Syria-Lebanon campaign#1of 3
Battle of the Litani River#2of 2
Battle of Jezzine#1of 2
Battle of Merdjayoun#2of 3
Battle of Damour#2of 3
New Guinea campaign#7of 11
Battle of Buna–Gona#1of 1
Salamaua–Lae campaign#2of 2
Finisterre Range campaign#1of 1
Jim Gordon (Australian soldier)
Warrant Officer Class II, Australian Army
World War IISyria-Lebanon campaignBattle of the Litani RiverBattle of JezzineBattle of MerdjayounBattle of DamourNew Guinea campaignBattle of Buna–GonaSalamaua–Lae campaignFinisterre Range campaign
Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
James Hannah Gordon, VC was an Australian 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. Gordon was one of 20 Australians to receive the award for their actions during the Second World War, receiving it for deeds he performed while fighting against the Vichy France during the Syria-Lebanon campaign, in which he personally bayonetted five Vichy French machine-gunners in the Battle of Jezzine.
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Score Breakdown
Victoria Cross(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts