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 o
Corporal James Gordon in October 1941
Dargie painting Gordon's portrait
Gordon and the completed picture
Right: Sgt Jim Gordon, VC of Gin Gin, WA. 1943-10-01. New Guinea. Lae
Syria–Lebanon campaign
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The Syria–Lebanon campaign, also known as Operation Exporter, was the invasion of Syria and Lebanon in June and July 1941 by British Empire forces, during the Second World War.
Jim Gordon (Australian soldier)
…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. Gordon later served against the Japanese in the New…
Australian troops among the ruins of the Sidon Sea Castle, Lebanon, July 1941
Captured French Martin 167F at Aleppo 1941
Indian troops outside Damascus
11 Squadron RAF Bristol Blenheim bombing Beirut, 1941