Richard Norden | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 August 1948 Gundagai, New South Wales |
| Died | 30 October 1972 (aged 24) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Service number | 2412437[1] |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross for Australia |
| Police career | |
| Country | Australia |
| Department | Australian Federal Police |
| Service years | 1970–1972 |
| Rank | Constable |
Richard Leslie Norden, VC (24 August 1948 – 30 October 1972) was a soldier in the Australian Army during the Vietnam War who was awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia.
After the war, Norden joined the Australian Capital Territory Police Force in February 1970. He died on active duty in a motorcycle collision in 1972 and was buried at Woden Cemetery.[2][3]