Norman Harvey | |
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Born | 6 April 1899 Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England |
Died | 16 February 1942 (aged 42) Haifa, Mandatory Palestine |
Buried | Khayat Beach War Cemetery, Haifa |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit | South Lancashire Regiment Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Royal Engineers |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Company Quartermaster Sergeant Norman Harvey VC (6 April 1899 –16 February 1942) was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He re-enlisted in World War II and was killed in action.