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Gordon, Sir James Alexander
The following data is extracted from Gordon Family Records.
SIR JAMES ALEXANDER: (1782-1869) , admiral of the fleet; s. Charles G of Wardhouse, Aberdeenshire; had distinguished share in capture of Spanish convoy and gunboats off Rota, 1808 ; took prominent part in action off Lissa, 1811, for which he received gold medal; in 1814, senior officer in command of squadron which forced its way up the Potomac, in America, reduced Fort Washington, and captured city of Alexandria.
Source: Gordon Family Records
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