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OWEN, Norman Percy
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | Not yet discovered |
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| Enlisted: | 26 July 1915, Enlisted at Perth, WA |
| Last Rank: | Major |
| Last Unit: | 51st Infantry Battalion (WW1) |
| Born: | Lymm, Cheshire, England, 24 April 1877 |
| Home Town: | Subiaco, Nedlands, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Adelaide, South Australia, 21 January 1965, aged 87 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
North Road Cemetery, Nailsworth, South Australia Grave 7670 |
| Memorials: | Albany & Districts Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 26 Jul 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, 11th Infantry Battalion, Enlisted at Perth, WA | |
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| 2 Sep 1915: | Involvement 11th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '10' embarkation_place: Fremantle embarkation_ship: HMAT Anchises embarkation_ship_number: A68 public_note: '' | |
| 2 Sep 1915: | Embarked 11th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Anchises, Fremantle | |
| 29 Feb 1916: | Transferred AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, 51st Infantry Battalion (WW1), At Serapeum, from 11th Battalion | |
| 3 Sep 1916: | Wounded AIF WW1, Captain, 51st Infantry Battalion (WW1), Wound to the arm | |
| 2 May 1917: | Honoured Military Cross, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed the utmost gallantry and skill in leading his company in the face of heavy fire. His skilful leadership and personal example largely contributed to the success of the operations. London Gazette on 18 June 1917, page 6005, position 5. Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 4 October 1917, page 2631, position 4 | |
| 9 Apr 1918: | Wounded AIF WW1, Captain, 51st Infantry Battalion (WW1), Second occasion. Wound to the left leg. Transferred to England on 12 April 1918 aboard HS Panama | |
| 5 Aug 1919: | Discharged AIF WW1, Major, 51st Infantry Battalion (WW1), Discharged at the 5th Military District due to demobilisation |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Carol Foster
Husband of Blanche Mabel Anna Owen of Seddon Street, Subiaco, WA
Commenced return to Australia on 3 May 1919 aboard HT Leicestershire
Medals: Military Cross, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Post war Norman was employed in the sipping industry. Residential address at the time of death was Toorak Gardens, SA