Gordon lived in Besurepaire, Wharlton, Nr Barnard Castle, Durham. He entered the war in France on 14th August 1914, as part of the Regimental Medical Officer's team for the 1st Bn. Royal West Kent Regiment. His name appears on a list of R.A.M.C. personnel taken captive up to & including 31st December 1914 (List kindly provided by Steve Mattocks).