John Harold George Norrish
2015A picture featuring eight photographs of John Harold George Norrish who was known as Jack, outlining his military history and life. On the left hand side is a picture of a Jack in his World War Two uniform, the next picture is of a Jack as a young boy wearing his father's 10th Light Horse hat, the third picture is of John Harold George Norrish in civilian clothes, holding his grand daughters hand and walking down Murray Street Perth. The fourth picture is of a young Jack with his brothers Ray and Joe who are in their 10th Light Horse uniforms. The fifth picture is of Jack's father John William Norrish in his 10th Light Horse uniform. Next is a picture of Jack's war medals and his discharge certificate. The bottom of the picture has four men in army uniform, who are Jack's father's brothers. There is writing detailing Jack's military service.
John Harold George Norrish lost his arm in a farming accident when he was 17 years of age. He was the only disabled serviceman to serve in the military force in World War Two.
Details
Details
Underneath the first photograph is written 'WX42275 Sergeant John Harold George Norrish'. Underneath the second photograph is written 'Young "Jack" aged 12 years old trying out Dads 10th LH Uniform'. Underneath the third picture is written '"Jack" Norrish in Murray Street Perth with grand daughter Leonie'. Underneath the fourth picture is written 'Brothers: Ray & Joe in 10th LH uniform and "Jack" Norrish'. Underneath the fifth picture is written 'WX 2970 Lieutenant John William Norrish 10th Light Horse' Underneath the sixth picture is written "Service No WX 42275 John Harold George Norrish Honours War Medal - ASM' . The seventh picture is the 'Certificate of Discharge'. Underneath the eight picture is written 'Jack's Father & Brothers Left to Right WX 3188 Pte. Victor.F. Norrish 48th Batt. WX 2970 Lieutenant John William Norrish 10th LH. WX 3307 Trooper Raymond.R.J.Norrish10th LH. WX 3306 Trooper Joseph.W.Norrish 10th LH.'
At the bottom right of the photograph is written 'This Memorial was Presented to the R.S.L. Kojonup on the 25th of April 2015. In Commemoration of the 100 years celebration of the ANZACs in Australia. By the Grandsons: Christopher Roberts & Kieran Knowles Granddaughter: Kathyrn Roberts Nephew Greg Norrish'
Australia
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Courtesy of Shire of Kojonup. and acknowledgement of Christopher Roberts, Kieran Knowles, Kathyrn Roberts and Greg Norrish.
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