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We remember John William Norrish
We remember John William Norrish
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1878
sibling
Joseph Richard Norrish
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3rd August 1878
1881
sibling
Hanorah Ellenor Tunney
Norrish
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24th April 1881
1883
sibling
Emily Ellen Church Formerly Cornwall
Norrish
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5th June 1883
1887
sibling
Amelia Philomena Walker
Norrish
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21st April 1887
1897
marriage
Gertrude Amelia Louise Chipper
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22nd December 1897
1899
children
Raymond Richard John Norrish
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6th January 1899
1899
sibling
Frederick Elsworthy Norrish
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31st May 1899
1900
children
Joseph Willam Norrish
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18th March 1900
1901
children
Francis Ivan Victor Norrish
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24th March 1901
1902
children
John Harold George Norrish
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26th July 1902
1904
children
Margaret Amelia Cross formerly McDonald nee Norrish
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10th September 1904
1907
children
Vera Ellen Ross nee Norrish
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22nd January 1907
1908
children
Kathleen Gertrude Jones nee Norrish
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30th June 1908
1910
children
Linda May Guthrie nee Norrish
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24th October 1910
1912
children
James Samuel Norrish
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8th February 1912
1914
children
Reginald Herbert Ralph Norrish
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6th January 1914
1915
employment
Farmer
Kojonup, Western Australia
Australia
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15th September 1915
1915
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
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15th September 1915
1916
children
Mona Delores Norrish
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21st May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
10th Australian Light Horse Regiment
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24th August 1916
1942
dates
Age 66
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28th September 1942
theatres
Egypt :4
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1942
death
Unknown
Midland Junction, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8333602
28th September 1942
burial
Perth, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8333602
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Norrish |
| Source | 8333602 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Richard John Norrish | son | 6th January 1899 | |
| Joseph Willam Norrish | son | 18th March 1900 | |
| Francis Ivan Victor Norrish | son | 24th March 1901 | |
| John Harold George Norrish | son | 26th July 1902 | |
| Margaret Amelia Cross formerly McDonald nee Norrish | daughter | 10th September 1904 | |
| Vera Ellen Ross nee Norrish | daughter | 22nd January 1907 | |
| Kathleen Gertrude Jones nee Norrish | daughter | 30th June 1908 | |
| Linda May Guthrie nee Norrish | daughter | 24th October 1910 | |
| James Samuel Norrish | son | 8th February 1912 | |
| Reginald Herbert Ralph Norrish | son | 6th January 1914 | |
| Mona Delores Norrish | daughter | 21st May 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Elizabeth Noonan | mother | ||
| John Norrish | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Richard Norrish | brother | 3rd August 1878 | |
| Hanorah Ellenor Tunney nee Norrish | sister | 24th April 1881 | |
| Emily Ellen Church formerly Cornwall nee Norrish | sister | 5th June 1883 | |
| Amelia Philomena Walker nee Norrish | sister | 21st April 1887 | |
| Frederick Elsworthy Norrish | brother | 31st May 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Amelia Louise Chipper | wife | 22nd December 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-13 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-13 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Group PortraitFather, Lieutenant John William Norrish and sons, Trooper 3307 Raymond Richard Norrish, Trooper 3306 John William Norrish and Private 3188 Francis Ivan Victor Norrish.
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Group Portrait | Kathy30586 |
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