AUCKLAND AVIATOR'S DEATH.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1427, 30 August 1917, Page 7

AUCKLAND AVIATOR'S DEATH.

FLIGHT-LIEUTENANT A. W. GORDON MORTALLY WOUNDED. Sincere regret was expressed throughout Auckland when it became known that Flight-Lieutenant Albert W. Gordon had, on August 12, succumbed to serious wounds received whilst engaged in an aerial combat in France on July 30. Both legs were badly fractured in the battle in quest:on, and despite his painful wounds Flight-Lieutenant Gordon, who was immediately transferred to a hospital in France, lingered for thirteen days, when death took place. Deceased, who was a son of Mr. L. W. Gordon, of Thames, was highly esteemed in business and sporting circles in Auckland, his genial disposition and sportsmanlike qualities endearing him to a wide circle of friends. He was engaged in the building profession prior to enlisting in the aviation branch of the service at the Kohimarama Flying School, and had designed and built many private residences in and around Auckland, be-

ing recognised as one of the leading builders of the northern city.

The late Flight-Lieutenant Gordon was prominently associated with racing and trotting, taking a very keen interest in both these sports. He was well-known as the owner of the trotters Huia and John Dillon, both of which horses carried his colours to victory. He was a member of the Auckland Gun Club, and on frequent occasions gave demonstrations of his excellent marksmanship. He also excelled at swimming, and acted as run-ner-up to Mr. Whitehead in the cross harbour swim from Northcote to Shelly Beach. Always generous to a degree, with a warm heart and ready sympathy the late Albert Gordon was beloved' by a very wide circle of acquaintances, among whom his death is universally regretted, and sincere sympathy is to be extended to his relatives at the loss of so popular and noble a citizen and soldier, who has sacrificed everything in the interests of his country.