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Lieutenant-Colonel James Gordon, the third and last Laird of the barony of Ellon, [1] (c. 1735 —17 October 1783) [2] was a highly regarded British Army officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. In 1782, he played a role in the Asgill Affair, the controversial confinement and proposed execution of British Captain Charles Asgill.
James W. "Jim" Gordon Sr. is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman.Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane as an ally of Batman, the character debuted in the first panel of Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), Batman's first appearance, making him the first Batman supporting character ever to be introduced.
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James Gordon (October 31, 1739 – January 17, 1810) was an Irish-born American merchant, soldier, and politician. He was born in Killead, County Antrim, Ireland, and left in 1758, settling in Schenectady, New York. From that base and from Detroit, Michigan, he traded with various Native American tribes. He owned slaves. [1]
James Gordon "Bo" Gritz (/ ˈ ɡ r aɪ t s /; [1] born January 18, 1939) is a retired United States Army Special Forces officer who served during the Vietnam War.Following his military career, Gritz became involved in various failed attempts to rescue prisoners of war (POWs) associated with the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue.
Admiral of the Fleet Sir James Alexander Gordon, GCB (6 October 1782 – 8 January 1869) was a Royal Navy officer. As a volunteer, he fought at the Battle of Groix, at the Battle of the Glorious First of June and at the Battle of Cape St Vincent during the French Revolutionary Wars and then, as a midshipman, served under Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson at the Battle of the Nile.
General Sir James Willoughby Gordon, 1st Baronet GCB GCH (21 October 1772 – 4 January 1851) was a general officer in the British Army. He notably served as most long-standing Quartermaster-General to the Forces , holding the position for some 40 years.
Lt. Alexander James Walker Carnie, Gordon Highlanders; 2nd Lt. William Alexander Christie Carr, Royal Field Arty. 2nd Lt. Frederick William Arthur Carter, Shropshire Light Inf. Tmp 2nd Lt. John Cassidy, attd. Lancashire Fusiliers; Tmp 2nd Lt. Clifford Worthley Caswell, Middlesex Reg. Lt. Michael Chapman, Grenadier Guards