1892 Apr 22. Born Middlesex on ADRIC. Birth not registered as Leslie Sydney Gordon in UK. His RAF record gives USA for Birth, as no sign of him in UK , nor the USA. However working back from his mother on his RAF enlistment, I have him in 1901 census. Which gives him born in Staines, and that gives him as Tom Leslie Durham at birth
1901 census at
1908 to 1914 Music Hall Artist
1911 census at Reigate
1915 Sep 7. Enlisted. His UK address was 59 Hythe Rd, Swindon
1918 Oct 30 Flight Cadet
The NOK address of his mother checks out from 1921 census
1919 May 16 The undermentioned Cadets are granted Honorary Commission as 2nd Lts., with effect from the date of their demobilisation : — 205038 Sydney Leslie Gordon .
1921 Mar 23, Joined the ADRIC with service no 1859. Posted to G Coy
1921 Nov 26 "Services dispensed with"
1922 Mar 29. Joined the British Gendarmerie section of the Palestine Police as a Constable
1939 Register in 2 West Hill Place Wantage, Berkshire, England. Occupation Chauffeur Mechanic . Married but no wife there
1977 Died Bournemouth.Corrrect DOB exact