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We remember Norman Augustus Finch
We remember Norman Augustus Finch
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
William C
Source:7740778
1879
1881
sibling
Horace R
Source:7740778
1881
1883
sibling
Ellen Finch
Source:7740789
1883
1885
sibling
Harold Finch
Source:7740789
1885
1887
sibling
Edgar Finch
Source:7740789
1887
1889
sibling
Daisy Finch
Source:7740789
1889
1890
birth
Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7740781
Source:7740788
27th December 1890
1891
location
Ninerch Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7740778
1891
1893
sibling
George Finch
Source:7740789
1893
1901
location
Ninevah Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire.
United Kingdom
Source:7740789
1901
1908
service
Royal Navy
RMA/212151
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7740774
15th January 1908
1911
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
RMA/212151
Royal Marine Artillery
aboard HMS Minotaur
Source:7740788
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:7740788
1911
1913
appointments
Bombardier
Source:7740774
1st May 1913
1915
appointments
Corporal
Source:7740774
2nd January 1915
1917
appointments
Sergeant
Source:7740774
15th March 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Sergeant
RMA/212151
Royal Marine Artillery
aboard HMS Vindictive on 23 April 1918
Source:7740786
23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8528655
April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
GSW to right hand & leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:8528655
April 1918
1919
marriage
Elizabeth J Riss
Source:7740792
1919
1920
appointments
Quarter Master Sergeant
Source:7740774
12th August 1920
1966
dates
Age 75
Source:7740787
15th March 1966
1966
death
St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
United Kingdom
Source:7740783
Source:8528655
15th March 1966
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8528665
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman Augustus |
| Initials | NA |
| Last Name | Finch, |
| Source | 7740786 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninerch Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Ninevah Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire. | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | RMA/212151 | Royal Marine Artillery | |||
| Royal Navy | RMA/212151 | Royal Marine Artillery | aboard HMS Minotaur | Gunner | |
| Royal Navy | RMA/212151 | Royal Marine Artillery | aboard HMS Vindictive on 23 April 1918 | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Finch | sister | 1883 | |
| Harold Finch | brother | 1885 | |
| Edgar Finch | brother | 1887 | |
| Daisy Finch | sister | 1889 | |
| George Finch | brother | 1893 | |
| William C | brother | 1879 | |
| Horace R | brother | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth J Riss | wife | 1919 |
Media
Media
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Sgt. N A Finch receiving the V.C.Shows Sgt. N. A. Finch being presented with the V.C.Contributed by:
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Norman's medalsBequeathed to Royal Marine Museum shortly after his deathContributed by:
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HMS Vindictive, foretop in the centreHMS VINDICTIVE at Dover following the Zeebrugge Raid showing damage done by German gunfire to the ship's bridge, foretop and forward armoured flamethrower hut. Note the matresses used to protect exposed parts of the ship's superstructure from bullets and shell splinters.Contributed by:
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Foretop of HMS Vindictive, after modificationsThe foretop of HMS VINDICTIVE armed with two 1 1/2-pounder quick firing pom-pom gun and six Lewis guns. This position was specially fitted out for the Zeebrugge Raid to allow fire to be directed from an elevated position down on to German defences of the mole. Note the mattresses used to protect the foretop from the effects of bullets and shell splinters.,,,,Catalogue number Q 55567 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205026711Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Victoria Cross Awards - Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Victoria Cross Awards - Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Marines wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Marines wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
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IWM Collection items and Zeebrugge RaidMore about IWM Collection items and Zeebrugge Raid
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Viv2034 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWM Collection - Zeebrugge Raid autographs | Keith1947 | |
| Within IWM Collections - weapons - Vickers QF "Pom Pom" 1 1/2pdr Mk 1 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Norman Augustus Finch | Myko59 | |
| Sgt. N A Finch receiving the V.C. | Viv2034 | |
| Citation from London Gazette July 1918 | Viv2034 | |
| Norman | Selena49658 | |
| Museum biography | Selena49658 | |
| Norman's medals | Selena49658 | |
| HMS Vindictive, foretop in the centre | Keith1947 | |
| Foretop of HMS Vindictive, after modifications | Keith1947 |
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We remember Norman Augustus Finch
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