Ian Gordon (general)


Ian Campbell Gordon, is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army. He had a long and distinguished career culminating as Deputy Chief of Army and Head of Mission of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization.

Early life

Gordon was born in Perth, Western Australia, on 20 March 1952 to Glenice Pascoe and Ivor Gordon, a decorated bomber pilot who flew with No. 455 Squadron RAAF in the Second World War. Educated at Swanbourne High School, Gordon entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon as an officer cadet in 1970. He graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science in Military Studies, and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

Military career

General Gordon is married to Ula and they have three children Tom, Alison and Jenny. His hobbies include scuba diving, touch rugby, restoring cars, reading and bushwalking.
Since retiring from the Australian Army Ian Gordon has owned and managed a small publishing business, Barrallier Books, which has a focus on deluxe books and fine writing.