Born on 26 September 1897 in St. Thomas, Ontario - son of William Gordan and Janet Hartes Alexander, St. Thomas, Ontario - attestation form states trade as callboy, single, not now or previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 6 March 1916 (number 190044) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick on 18 November 1916 - died of sickness on 6 February 1917 - buried in Ste. Marie Cemetery, France.
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