Source:
- American Legion Post 146, Winthrop, Mass.
- HonorStates.org
- Private Alvin W. Gordon, Jr. Killed in Action, Apr, 29, 1918 - Boston Globe
- Honor Winthrop's Dead, Sep 20, 1920 - Boston Globe
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Alvin W. Gordon - U.S. Army, WWI - enlisted
and served in the 102nd Machine Gun Battalion, 26th "Yankee" Division. He
shipped to France in April 1918 and was killed in action at Seicheprey, France
April 17, 1918. Alvin Gordon was born in London, England. He immigrated to the
United States as an infant with his parents. They took up residence in Winthrop
a few doors down from Payson Street. He graduated from Winthrop High School.
Memorial location: Corner of Payson and Shirley streets
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