East Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Charles George Gordon

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 5, 2026

1. Charles George Gordon Marker

Inscription. Erected by the People of Victoria to honour the memory of
Charles George Gordon
who fell at Khartoum
January 26 1885

"I have tried to do my duty"

"This is the happy warrior. This is he that every man in arms should wish to be"

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.

Location. 37° 48.766′ S, 144° 58.435′ E. Memorial is in East Melbourne, Victoria, in Melbourne. It is at the intersection of Spring Street and Macarthur Street, on the left when traveling south on Spring Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: East Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

in Australasia,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in South Pacific,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stanford Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Alcaston House (within shouting distance of this marker); Scotch College (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Old Treasury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Lindsay Gordon 1932 (within shouting distance of this marker); Coaxial Cable - Sydney to Melbourne (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Windsor Hotel (about 120 meters away); Bourke Street c1900. (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Melbourne.

Also see . . . Charles George Gordon. Britannica

Gordon, the son of an artillery officer, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Royal Engineers in 1852. During the Crimean War (1853–56) he distinguished himself by his reckless bravery in the siege trenches outside Sevastopol. He was promoted to captain in 1859 and volunteered the following year to join the British forces that were fighting the Chinese in the “Arrow” War. He was present at the occupation of Beijing (October 1860) and personally directed the burning of the Chinese emperor’s summer palace. In May 1862 Gordon’s corps of engineers was assigned to strengthen the bulwarks of the European trading centre of Shanghai, which was threatened by the insurgents of
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 5, 2026

2. Charles George Gordon Monument
the Taiping Rebellion. A year later he became commander of the 3,500-man peasant force, known as the “Ever-Victorious Army,” raised to defend the city. During the next 18 months Gordon’s troops played an important, though not a crucial, role in suppressing the Taiping uprising. He returned in January 1865 to England, where an enthusiastic public had already dubbed him “Chinese Gordon.” For the next five years he was commander of the Royal Engineers at Gravesend, Kent; he spent his spare time developing his own unorthodox, mystical brand of Christianity and engaging in philanthropic activity among poor youths.

(Submitted on May 8, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Soudan 1874-80 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 5, 2026

3. Soudan 1874-80

He fought to save the lost and bid the oppressed go free

Khartoum 1885 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 5, 2026

4. Khartoum 1885

He would not desert those dependent on him while life remained"

China 1863-4 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 5, 2026

5. China 1863-4

"He rescued provinces from anarchy, but would accept no reward"

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 23 times since then. Last updated on May 10, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 8, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.