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Captain Oliver Loudon Gordon, (26 January, 1896 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1917. His seniority was later adjusted to 15 April.^[1]

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 April, 1925.^[2]

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1931.^[3]

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1939.^[4]

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Walter N. T. Beckett	Captain of H.M.S. Exeter Mar, 1941^[5] – 1 Mar, 1942^[6]	Succeeded by Vessel Lost

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 ==Life & Career==
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+Gordon was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1931.<ref>Gordon Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/118/87.|D7616056}} f. 87.</ref>
+Gordon was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1939.<ref>Gordon Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/118/87.|D7616056}} f. 87.</ref>
 ==See Also==
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