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Gordon, Russell McDermid, Toronto, Ontario. Occupation: surveyor. Military Service: Private, Lance Corporal, Reg. No. 475498, 4th University Co., PPCLI, Attestation Papers. Diary Reference: “Casualties … [R.M.] Gordon,” 3:17 Sep ’16. According to Hodder-Williams, 187, Pte. R. M. Gordon joined the PPCLI in the field 29 May 1916, was wounded 15 September 1916 at the Battle of Courcelette, and was struck off strength on 3 November 1917.