Sadly, a new Richmond name has been added to our Anzac Day eve guernsey, which honours those who sacrificed their lives at War.

Gordon Addison Graham, a Leading Supply Assistant during World War II, was killed in the sinking of HMAS Perth on March 1, 1942. He had just turned 25 years of age.

Gordon played two Reserve games at Tigerland in the 1937 season, under the captaincy of future Club Hall of Famer Allan Geddes.

His Richmond and War service connection was uncovered by club historian Rhett Bartlett while compiling a list of every known Reserves player. Further information on Gordon’s life was provided by researcher Rob Harris.

_{HMAS Perth in February 1942}

Born in Youanmi, Western Australia on February 15, 1917, the family moved to Victoria in the 1920s where Gordon was educated at Pakenham State School and Dandenong High School. His father was a noted player for Foundry Football Club in the early 1900s.

Gordon left Tigerland in the middle of the 1937 season for Pakenham Football Club and Rythdale Football Club. He enlisted two years later on February 8, 1939.

On March 1, 1942, HMAS Perth was hit by Japanese Navy torpedos and sank at 00:25 into the Sundra Strait, Indonesia.

In total, 353 people were killed.

_{Memorial plaque at Rockingham Naval Base, W.A.}

(N.B We are yet to locate an image of Mr Gordon Addison Graham. If you are able to assist please contact Rhett at rhettrospective@gmail.com )