Richard E. Gordon, 94 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Masonicare Nursing Facility in Newtown. He was born November 18, 1918 in Ashland, Maine and later moved to the Bridgeport area with his family and attended Bassick High School. A veteran of World War II, he enlisted in the United States army in 1941 and served in the European, African, and Middle EasternTheaters. In recognition of his service, he garnered several awards including the American Defense Service Medal and...
Richard E. Gordon, 94 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Masonicare Nursing Facility in Newtown. He was born November 18, 1918 in Ashland, Maine and later moved to the Bridgeport area with his family and attended Bassick High School. A veteran of World War II, he enlisted in the United States army in 1941 and served in the European, African, and Middle EasternTheaters. In recognition of his service, he garnered several awards including the American Defense Service Medal and...