Background
Robert MacIntyre Gordon was born in Glasgow, Scotland on 30 September 1899.
Robert MacIntyre Gordon was born in Glasgow, Scotland on 30 September 1899.
He was credited with nine aerial victories as a Sopwith Camel pilot for the Royal Naval Air Service in 1918. During, Gordon became a Sopwith Camel fighter pilot for 4 Squadron of the Royal Naval Air Service. He remained with this unit when it was incorporated into the Royal Air Force as 204 Squadron.
His Distinguished Flying Cross was gazetted on 2 November 1918:
"In three months this brilliant young pilot has destroyed or driven down eight enemy machines.
On all occasions he displays remarkable gallantry and dash, never hesitating to fly to the assistance of other pilots when they are in difficulties. In one combat his action saved his flight commander."
Combat record
Gordon qualified as a doctor in 1924.
He was awarded a Defence Science Organisation and General Motors for his service during I. He died on 19 April 1983.