| Regimental number | 7790 |
| Place of birth | Katanning, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Broom Hill, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Height | 5' 11.75" |
| Weight | 172 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Esther Maud Norrish, 546 Fitzgerald Street, North Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'This regimental stretcher bearer is brought to notice for his gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against VAIRE and HAMEL WOOD E. of CORBIE on the morning of the 4th July, 1918. He went over with the attacking waves of Infantry, and attended to many wounded men under machine gun and shell fire with a total disregard for his own personal safety. He subsequently made many carries, involving penetration through enemy barrage and machine gun sniping for the purpose of evacuating wounded men from VAIRE AND HAMEL WOODS and in front thereof, back to Regimental Aid Post. He is strongly recommended for distinction.' |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Exeter', 12 July 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 16 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 16 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NORRISH John Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
