AIR COMMANDO Gordon, Mathew Martin, Jr.

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John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Gordon ​
  • FORENAME
Mathew Martin, Jr​
  • UNIT
2 AC Group (1 Fighter Squadron) ​
  • RANK
Major ​
  • NUMBER
0-432260 ​
  • AWARD
Silver Star​
  • PLACE
Burma 1945 ​
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
died 10.8.1945 - see Roll of Honour ​
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ROLL OF HONOUR:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/gordon-mathew-michael-jr.3224/

CITATION:

Silver Star : Major (Air Corps) Mathew Michael Gordon, Jr. (ASN: 0-432260), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot of the 1st Fighter Squadron, 2d Air Commando Group, 10th Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Air Forces.

WEB LINKS:

• https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/47250

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80759854/mathew-martin-gordon
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