Background
GORDON, James Redmond Patrick was born on November 23, 1860. Son of Lieutenant-General Sir B. L. Gordon.
GORDON, James Redmond Patrick was born on November 23, 1860. Son of Lieutenant-General Sir B. L. Gordon.
Studied at Wellington College.
Gazetted to 15th Hussars, 1879. Served in Afghan war, 1880 (medal). Boer war, 1881, as Adjt.
15th Hussars; Bechuanaland expedition, 1884, as Adjt. Methuen’s Horse (honourably mentioned). Burmese war, 1886 (despatches, medal and clasp).
West Coast of Africa, 1891 (despatches, medal and clasp). And 1894 (Ashanti star, despatches). Obtained command 15th Hussars, 1897. 15th, The King’s, Hussars; Assistant-Adjutant-General Cavalry, Headquarters; Brigadier - General commanding a cavalry brigade, South African Field Force, 1899-1901 (despatches).
Clubs: Naval and Military, Caledonian.
Spouse 1888, Clarisse M. G.,daughter of late C. Reynolds of Ramslade, Berks.