Nickname(s) "Bobby" Died 1990 Name Robert Gordon | Rank Lieutenant Allegiance United Kingdom Unit No. 204 Squadron RAF | |
Born 30 September 1899 ( 1899-09-30 ) Awards Distinguished Flying Cross Service/branch Royal Navy, Royal Air Force | ||
Lieutenant Robert MacIntyre Gordon (30 September 1899 – 19 April 1983) was a Glasgow-born seventeen-year-old World War I flying ace. He was credited with nine aerial victories as a Sopwith Camel pilot for the Royal Naval Air Service in 1918.
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Early life
Robert MacIntyre Gordon was born in Glasgow, Scotland on 30 September 1899.
World War I
During World War I, Gordon became a Sopwith Camel fighter pilot for 4 Squadron of the Royal Naval Air Service. He remained with this unit when it was incorporated into the Royal Air Force as 204 Squadron. Between 30 June and 27 October 1918, he scored nine aerial victories and won a Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery. His DFC was gazetted on 2 November 1918:
"In three months this brilliant young pilot has destroyed or driven down eight enemy machines. On all occasions he displays remarkable gallantry and dash, never hesitating to fly to the assistance of other pilots when they are in difficulties. In one combat his action saved his flight commander."
Post World War I
Gordon qualified as a doctor in 1924. He was awarded a DSO and GM for his service during World War II. He died on 19 April 1983.