Joseph Evans Gordon ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York
On August 12, 1944 Second Lieutenant Gordon was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Joseph Evans Gordon
World War II
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World War II
New York
Tuskegee Airmen
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 89963 |
Service ID | O-821912 |
Name | Joseph Evans Gordon |
From | Brooklyn, Kings County, New York |
Birth Date | May 5, 1923 |
Casualty Date | August 12, 1944 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Specialty | Pilot |
Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 99th Fighter Squadron |
Casualty Type | Killed in action |
Location | France |
Burial | Plot A Row 26 Grave 46, Epinal American Cemetery, Epinal, France |
Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
Joseph Evans Gordon was born in Montreal, Canada. He was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He was killed by enemy flak while returning from escorting bombers on a mission to Toulon, France to destroy radar stations.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Joseph Evans Gordon was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Entered the service via Regular Military. Gordon had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was O-821912. Attached to 332nd Fighter Group, 99th Fighter Squadron.
He was born on May 5, 1923. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Kings county has been included within the archival record. We have Brooklyn listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant Gordon experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 12, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in action. Incident location: France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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