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Donald "Flash" Gordon

Flying ace (1920-2010)
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Donald "Flash" Gordon

Summary

Donald "Flash" Gordon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Garland[2]. He was born on July 17, 1920[3]. He passed away in La Jolla[4]. He died on January 4, 2010[5]. He worked as a military officer[6].

Key Facts

  • Donald "Flash" Gordon's place of birth was Garland[2].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon passed away in La Jolla[4].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon was born on July 17, 1920[3].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon died on January 4, 2010[5].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon's professions included military officer[6].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon received the Distinguished Flying Cross[8].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon received the Air Medal[9].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon is recorded as male[10].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[12].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon's Commons category is recorded as Donald "Flash" Gordon[13].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[14].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon was part of the conflict World War II[15].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon's family name is recorded as Gordon[16].
  • Donald "Flash" Gordon's given name is recorded as Donald[17].

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Origins and Family

Donald "Flash" Gordon was born in Garland[2]. He was born on July 17, 1920[3].

Career and Affiliations

Donald "Flash" Gordon worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[8], a courage award[18], in United States[19], founded in 1926[20] and Air Medal[9], a medallion[21], in United States[22], founded in 1942[23].

Death and Burial

Donald "Flash" Gordon died on January 4, 2010[5]. He passed away in La Jolla[4].

FAQs

Where was Donald "Flash" Gordon born?

Donald "Flash" Gordon was born in Garland[2].

Where did Donald "Flash" Gordon die?

Donald "Flash" Gordon passed away in La Jolla[4].

What did Donald "Flash" Gordon do for work?

Donald "Flash" Gordon worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Donald "Flash" Gordon receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[8] and Air Medal[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · William Avery Bot bot · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
    Family name → Gordon
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    Commons category → Donald "Flash" Gordon
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