James (John James) (Little Snowy) GORDON

GORDON, James (John James)

Service Number: 1130
Enlisted: 26 July 1915
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 29th Infantry Battalion
Born: Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, 18 September 1900
Home Town: Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Yardsman
Died: Killed in Action, France, 19 July 1916, aged 15 years
Cemetery: No known grave - "Known Unto God"
Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial
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World War 1 Service

26 Jul 1915: Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 1130, Depot Battalion
10 Nov 1915: Involvement Private, 1130, 29th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '16' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ascanius embarkation_ship_number: A11 public_note: ''
10 Nov 1915: Embarked Private, 1130, 29th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ascanius, Melbourne

WW1

The information provided has been published (2019) in the book "The Lost Boys" written by Paul BNyrnes. Details of this soldier and his brother are written in the pages 146 to 161. Rest In Peace Lest We Forget

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Biography contributed by VWM Australia

John James Gordon served as Private James Gordon aged 14 years old at the time of enlistment. He changed his name to avoid being found out at the recruitment office.