Lieutenant J. Gordon Gillanders commenced his training in the R.A.F. at Camp Mohawk, Deseronto in May 1917, later serving as Instructor at Camp Borden. He went overseas in November 1917, continuing his training in England and Scotland, and proceeded to France March 1st, 1918. August 13th, 1918, he was promoted to the rank of Captain, and shortly afterwards was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

The following is a summary of service

May 7th, 1917 – R.F.C. Cadet                                                                                             August 7th, 1917 – Commissioned Second Lieutentant Camp Borden                September  1917 – England. Posted to the 103 Squadron R.F.C.                                 February 18th, 1918 – Salisbury, France. Posted to the 18 Squadron R.F.C                 August 15th,1918 Captain (Flight Commander)                                                            August 23rd, 1918 – Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross                                                 December 1918 – Mentioned in dispatches                                                                              January 1919 – Cologne. Army of Occupation                                                                       January to June 1919 – Mail carrier – Cologne to England                                                  July 12th,1919 Discharged due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross, MID
Sources	IODE, Mount Zion Presbyterian Church - Ridgetown

Height	6'
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	21
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Orford Township
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Teacher, Fern Avenue Public School, Toronto, Ontario
Average Earnings	$ 12.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	April 1917
Where Enlisted	Toronto, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Angus Gillanders

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