whose clothes were on fire in it, helping to save his life. Gordon retired from his work commitments in 1978, although he remained a member of the Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club until his death. He also served for 20 years as a director of The Smith Family, and was on the committee of the Australian Club. During his 90th birthday celebrations he revisited Kokoda, Mission Hill and Kaiapit and unveiled a plaque at Kokoda in commemoration of the 2/6th Commando Squadron. Gordon King died in 2009 and was survived by Jeannette and his children Robert, Vivian, Edwina and Marisa. Notes Footnotes Citations References 1918 births 2009 deaths Australian Army personnel of World War II Australian Companions of the Distinguished Service Order People educated at Knox Grammar School University of Sydney alumni Australian colonels Australian expatriates in Papua New Guinea