Alic John Ben NORRIS

Regimental number14311
Date of birth2 June 1896
Place of birthKaropiro
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.8
Height6' 1.5"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Alfred Henry Norris, Taotaoroa, Cambridge
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 March 1916
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Maunganui on 26 June 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 23 December 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Raised age at enlistment by two years, records amended before discharge.
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 30
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 0086993

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