Army Book 439

Army Book 439

ID: Z_PC_WGORDON3_004_022 DESCRIPTION: Pages 12 and 13 of Army Book 439. Army Book 439, in use during the First World War, was a record of an officer's service. Included in the book was a record of an officer's personal details, postings, trainings and promotions. This book was the property of Adam Anderson Gordon of Golspie. Page 12 contains a statement from one of his superior officers, showing him to be a 'keen and hardworking officer who makes a very good company commander.' Adam Anderson Gordon was the father of John Cameron Gordon, who became the proprietor of the music shop 'The Record Rendezvous', located on Church Street in Inverness. PERIOD: 1910s SOURCE: W Gordon COLLECTION: Winnie Gordon (documents) Asset ID: 8407 KEYWORDS: