Gordon was 27 years old, and acting as a Lance Corporal in the 41st Battalion, Australian Imperial Force when, during the Battle of Amiens, the following deeds leading to him being awarded the Military Medal occurred.

Cannan, 11th Brigade AIFThis action occurred on the "Black Day" of the German Army, in which the Australian Corps destroyed their opposition.

During this period the following action, for which Gordon was awarded the Victoria Cross, took place: During the operations of the 26/27th August 1918 East of Bray this N.C.O showed most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the face of the enemy.

His total captures were thus 2 Officers and 61 other ranks, together with 6 machine guns, and with the exception of the Trench Mortar assistance it was absolutely an individual effort and done entirely on his own initiative.

Single-handed he attacked an enemy machine gun which was enfilading the company on his right, killed the man on and captured the post, which contained one officer and ten men.

Practically unaided, he captured, in the course of these operations, two officers and sixty-one other ranks, together with six machine guns, and displayed throughout a wonderful example of fearless initiative.

On the 7th of September, 2024, a new barracks facility was opened in Chinderah, New South Wales and was named as the Gordon VC Multi User Depot, for the use by the 41st Battalion.