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Pte. Norman Harvey VC.
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
from:Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire
Norman Harvey was the son of Charles William and Mary Harvey; husband of Nora Osmond Harvey, of Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire.
The following details are given in the London Gazette of 6th January 1919:- "For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Ingoyghem on the 25th October, 1918, when his battalion (the 1st Bn. 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."
He want on to serve in WW2 and died on the 16th February 1942, aged 42 and is buried in the Khayat Beach War Cemetery in Israel.
