Gordon, Henry Thomas “Hank”

Regimental Number: 506007
Rank: Sapper
Branch: Canadian Engineers

Hank was born on December 12, 1876 in Quebec. He came to Grande Prairie in 1916, and enlisted in August of that year. However, Hank was discharged on December 21, 1916 because of flat feet. He and his wife Lizzie returned to the Grande Prairie area in 1921 with their six children. They moved to Vancouver in 1930. Hank died on January 13, 1952 while visiting his daughter.

Source: obituary (Herald Tribune, January 31, 1952)

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