Basic Details
Surname
Norris
Forenames
G H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Gilbert Hume
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Entered College in Michaelmas Term, 1906. A member of the 1st Association Football XI, 1908 – 1909; Seniors’ Soccer Trial, 1909. B.A., 1910. Assistant Master as Wixenford School, Wokingham, 1910 – 1914. Commenced service on 1 August 1916. Captain of the 13th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 1916 (France). Died of wounds received in action on the 9 March 1918.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
13th Battalion
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Captain
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The King's Royal Rifle Corps
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Captain
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Year of death
1918
Month of death
March
Day of death
9
Age at death
31
Manner of death as stated
Died of Wounds
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds