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Gary Ivan Gordon (August 30, 1960 – October 3, 1993) was a master sergeant in the United States Army and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. At the time of his death, he was a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army's premier special operations unit, the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1SFOD-D) , or "Delta Force".
Oct 9, 2012 · Gary I. Gordon and Randall D. Shughart were true warriors and the finest American heroes. They become legends. Master Sergeant Gary Ivan Gordon. Master Sergeant Gary Ivan Gordon was born on August 30, 1960, and died on October 3, 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia. He is a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Jul 1, 2019 · Gary Gordon was born Aug. 30, 1960, and grew up in Lincoln, Maine. At the age of 18, he joined the Army and was a combat engineer for many years before being selected for the elite Special Forces ...
Gary Gordon graduated from Mattanawcook Academy in 1978 and then joined the U.S. Army at age 18. He initially trained as an Army Combat Engineer before transferring to the U.S. Army Special Forces. Both he and fellow "Delta" Operator Randall Shughart, a close friend as well as team member, were Killed in Action during the Somalia mission that ...
Aug 31, 2021 · Published 7:18 PM PDT, August 30, 2021. LINCOLN, Maine (AP) — A U.S. Army special forces soldier who died while performing a rescue of a downed helicopter crew in Somalia was immortalized Monday with a memorial in his hometown. Master Sgt. Gary Gordon, a native of Lincoln, Maine, pleaded to be allowed to protect the helicopter crew members ...
Mar 30, 2023 · *GORDON, GARY I. Rank and organization: Master Sergeant, U.S. Army. Place and date: 3 October 1993, Mogadishu, Somalia. Entered service at: ----- Born: Lincoln, Maine. Citation: Master Sergeant ...
Master Sergeant Gordon's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest standards of military service and reflect great credit upon him, his unit and the United States Army. Rank: Master Sergeant. Conflicts: Somalia Campaign. Organization: U.S. Army. Choose a one-time amount.
