Harvey, Norman

Date of birth:: April 6th, 1899 (Newton-le-Willows/Lancashire, United Kingdom)
Date of death:: February 16th, 1942 (Haifa, Palestine)
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Cemetery Khayat Beach
Plot: A. Row: A. Grave: 4.
Service number:: 6973652
Nationality:: British

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Victoria Cross (VC)

Period:: First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:: Private
Unit:: 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 12th Brigade, 4th Division, British Army
Awarded on:: January 6th, 1919

"On 25th October 1918, his battalion (the 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers) was held up and suffered heavy casualties from enemy machine guns. On his own initiative he rushed forward and engaged the enemy single-handed, disposing of twenty enemy and capturing two guns. Later, when his company was checked by another enemy strong point, he again rushed forward alone and put the enemy to flight. Subsequently, after dark, he voluntarily carried out, single-handed, an important reconnaissance and gained valuable information. Pte. Harvey throughout the day displayed the greatest valour, and his several actions enabled the line to advance, saved many casualties, and inspired all."