About Oliver Gordon
Lived 1896 – 1973 (aged 77). Oliver Gordon was a military personnel.
Captain Oliver Loudon Gordon MVO RN (26 Jan 1896 – 30 Jan 1973) was in command of the heavy cruiser from 11 March 1941 until she was sunk in the Second Battle of the Java Sea on 1 March 1942.
He later wrote of his experiences both in command of the Exeter and as a prisoner of war in Japan in the book Fight It Out, published in 1957.
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Who was Oliver Gordon?
British navy captain (1896–1973)
When was Oliver Gordon born?
Oliver Gordon was born on 26 January 1896.
When did Oliver Gordon die?
Oliver Gordon died on 30 January 1973.
What was Oliver Gordon's occupation?
Oliver Gordon was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Oliver Gordon (Royal Navy officer)
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