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Captain Oliver Loudon Gordon, C.B., M.V.O. (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 Cecil C. A. Allen	Captain of H.M.S. Revenge Jan, 1936^[5] – 1 May, 1936^[6]	Succeeded by John B. Bruce
Preceded by Robert H. Bevan	Captain of H.M.S. Saltburn 4 Aug, 1936^[7] – Jan, 1937^[8]	Succeeded by Eric S. Brand
Preceded by Walter N. T. Beckett	Captain of H.M.S. Exeter Mar, 1941^[9] – 1 Mar, 1942^[10]	Succeeded by Vessel Lost

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