Edward Gilbert NORMAN

Regimental number2/1070
Address26 Park Terrace, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs E M Norman, 17 Knightland Road, Clapton, London, England
Rank on embarkationGunner
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 December 1914
No 1 Field Artillery Brigade left New Zealand on board 'Willochra'; No 4 Howitzer Battery on board 'Knight of the Garter'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankCaptain
Final unit2nd Army Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in superintending the move forward of guns to advanced positions to support Infantry attack. This work was performed for two days on extremely bad roads under constant shell fire. It was largely due to his zeal and determination that, despite heavy casualties to personnel and horses, the guns were successfully got forward.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 July 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Second

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