William Eagleson Gordon
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Died when: 74 years 310 days (898 months)Star Sign: Taurus
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Colonel William Eagleson Gordon, VC, CBE (4 May 1866 – 10 March 1941) was a Scottish British Army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He is the older brother of Archibald Alexander Gordon, who received the Legion of Honour and Order of Leopold.
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