Gary Gordon
Gary Gordon | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | August 30, 1960 Lincoln, Maine, United States |
| Died | October 3, 1993 (aged 33) Mogadishu, Somalia |
Burial place | West Broadway Cemetery, Lincoln, Maine |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Service years | 1978–1993 |
Rank | Master sergeant |
| Nickname | "Gordy" |
| Unit | 10th Special Forces Group 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta |
Conflicts | Operation Just Cause Persian Gulf War Operation Gothic Serpent |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal |
Gary Ivan Gordon (August 30, 1960 – October 3, 1993) was a master sergeant in the United States Army and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. At the time of his death in the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, he was a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army's premier special operations unit, the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1SFOD-D), or "Delta Force". Together with his fellow soldier Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart, Gordon was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle.