Oliver Loudon Gordon

Captain Oliver Loudon Gordon, C.B., M.V.O. (26 January, 1896 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born the son of W. M. Gordon, Esq., the Assistant Colonial Secretary, Trinidad.

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1917. His seniority was later adjusted to 15 April.

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 April, 1925.

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1931.

World War II

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1939. He was placed in command of the submarine depot ship Maidstone vice Ionides c. October 1940 through c. 11 March, 1941. He was captured by the Japanese when they sunk his command, H.M.S. Exeter on 1 March, 1942.

Gordon was liberated at the end of the war. He commanded the light cruiser Cleopatra vice Robertshaw from 8 January, 1946 to 15 January, 1948.

Placed on the Retired List effective 10 July, 1948.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Cecil C. A. Allen	Captain of H.M.S. Revenge 20 Jan, 1936 – 1 May, 1936	Succeeded by John B. Bruce
Preceded by Nigel C. B. Cox	Captain of H.M.S. Saltburn 4 Aug, 1936 – Jan, 1937	Succeeded by Eric S. Brand
Preceded by Arthur D. H. Dibben as Fleet Navigating Officer, Mediterranean Fleet	Master of the Fleet, Mediterranean Fleet 2 May, 1937 – 5 Sep, 1939	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Gerald Curteis	Master of the Fleet, Mediterranean Fleet 1 Jun, 1937 – 5 Sep, 1939	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Charles J. C. Little	Assistant Director of the Trade Division 5 Sep, 1939 – 9 Sep, 1940	Succeeded by Colin J. L. Bittleston
Preceded by Hugo M. C. Ionides	Captain of H.M.S. Maidstone 25 Sep, 1940 – 10 Mar, 1941	Succeeded by George A. W. Voelcker
Preceded by Walter N. T. Beckett	Captain of H.M.S. Exeter 11 Mar, 1941 – 1 Mar, 1942	Succeeded by Vessel Lost