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Reproduction - "Corporal Jim Gordon, VC" by William Dargie
Overview
Framed A2 size copy, printed on canvas of original painting in the collection of the Australian War Memorial titled "Corporal Jim Gordon, VC" by William Dargie. Archibald Prize Winner 1942
Historical information
James Gordon served in the 2/31st Infantry Battalion. On the night 9 to 10 July 1941, near Jezzine, Lebanon, his company was attacked by Vichy French troops. With enemy machine guns firing and grenades blasting nearby, James inched towards the enemy. He then charged, killing the machine gunners with his bayonet. On 28 October 1941, James was awarded a VC for his 'high degree of courage' and 'equal gallantry.'
Details
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Registration number
cwa-org-32-54-243
Contextual Information
This work formed part of the "Wartime Archies" exhibition presented by the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia for the National Trust Heritage Festival 18 April to 18 May 2024.The portrait is currently located in the Syria Campaign section of the World War 2 Gallery
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"Corporal Jim Gordon, VC" by William Dargie from the Collection of the Australian War Memorial
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