The Royal Australian Regiment is saddened at the passing of a reverred warrior and tribal elder whose influence on so many soldiers (recruits, cadets, all ranks,NCOs, and officers) was positive and respected.
Norm enlisted in 1951, he deployed to Japan, Korea and Japan again, during 1952-54. He served with 1 RAR twice, in Korea and Australia before being posted to the Australian Military Mission in Washington, USA, in 1964. In Vietnam he joined 5 RAR in South Vietnam in January 1967, as CSM Charlie Company and later command 4 Platoon, Bravo Company and then posted as CSM of 1 ARU, to complete his tour. Norm had many postings including RSM at the Royal Military College-Duntroon ( three times), Infantry Centre and Army Apprentices’ School. He retired in 1982 with the rank of Captain.
Read more in Ross Eastgate’s tribute to Norm
His funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St Mitchell (ACT) on Thursday 18th January at 3.00 pm
The Live Streaming link will be on the funeral home’s website at ttps://www.williamcolefunerals.com.au/
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Rest in Peace noble warrior your Duty has been done.
A Warrior’s Farewell – Homeward Bound
I saw the shooting star burning so bright
Falling, falling, fading and soon from sight
So distant and yet so near In its wake,
a soldier’s journey so very clear
Duty, sharing, caring, courage and sometimes fear
No longer a mortal in life’s short race
A contented spirit bound for home somewhere in distant space
This fiery trail I saw tonight marks a warrior’s farewell
Leaving behind another legacy of proud deeds to tell
by George Mansford©April 2012
