| Regimental number | 3188 |
| Place of birth | Albany, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John William Norrish, 10th Light Horse Regiment, Egypt |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 8th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Father: Lt John William NORRISH, 10th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 30 March 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Fremantle, 23 December 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 16 February 1917. Marched in to 12th training Bn, Codford, 6 March 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 2 July 1917; taken on strength, 48th Bn, in the field, 21 July 1917. Admitted to 13th Australian Field Ambulance, 12 August 1917 (debility); transferred to Reinforcements Camp, 17 August 1917. Wounded in action, 1 October 1917 (shell wound, arm and back, and impetigo); admitted to 3rd Candian Casualty Clearing Station, 1 October 1917; to 7th Convalescent Depot, 3 October 1917; discharged to Base Depot, 21 November 1917; rejoined unit, in the field, 30 November 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 15 August 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 1 September 1918. Transferred to England, 29 April 1919, and marched in to No 4 Group, Hurdcott, 30 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board 'City of Exeter', 12 July 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 16 August 1919; discharged, Perth, 16 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | There is no Embarkation Roll for 48th Bn 8th Reinforcements. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NORRISH Francis Victor |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
