| Regimental number | 1767 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Warragul, Victoria |
| Other Names | Norman William |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
| Address | Warragul, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 181 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Sandiford, Mornington, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 60th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/77/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Curlu, on 29th August 1918, in taking command of the company when his commanding officer became a casualty. He led the company with credit the three following days, and, when wounded by machine gun fire, continued for fifteen hours directing and urging his men forward, until compelled to give up from weakness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karagola', 30 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 12 June 1919; discharged (appointment terminated), Melbourne, 27 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 40 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SANDIFORD Norman William West |