Frank Marston Norton (1895 - 1955)

Born 23 Dec 1895 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Husband of Alice Shelton (Preston) Norton — married 30 Jul 1932 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Died 11 Dec 1955 at age 59 in Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Lieutenant Colonel Frank Marston Norton was born on 23rd December 1895 at Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, the eldest son of Edward Norton and Fannie Stacey. ^[1] From 1906 until after the First World War, his family lived in London whilst his father worked as South Australia's trade commissioner.

Frank served with the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War, 1915-1919. He was a Lieutenant.^[2]

In 1932 at Adelaide, South Australia, he married Alice Shelton "Shell" Preston (1905-1984). ^[3]. ^[4]

They had three children:—

1. Margaret Marston (1934-?)
2. Valerie Rose Marston (1937-90)
3. Noel Preston Marston (1939-84).

Frank Norton is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Second Australian Imperial Force 1939-1947
8th Field Regiment RAA

On 3rd September 1939, Frank was commissioned in the Second Australian Imperial Force for service overseas during the Second World War.^{[5] [6]} He was discharged from military service on 12th February 1947.

Frank passed away on 11th December 1955 at Brighton, Victoria, aged 59 [59y 11m 19d]. ^[7]

Death. 1955. ^[8]

NORTON.—On December 11 (suddenly), at his home, 804 Hampton street, Brighton, Col. Frank Marston Norton, dearly beloved husband of Alice Shelton, and loved father of Margaret, Valerie, and Noel.

Following a service on 13th December 1955, his remains were cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery. The tenure has likely expired. [Please contact Cemetery]. ^{[9] [10]}

Research Notes

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92354753

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Thu 22 Feb 1934, page 46.

NORTON (nee Shell Preston).—On the 2nd February, at St. Helen's private hospital, Windsor, Victoria, to Major and Mrs. F. Marston Norton—a daughter (Margaret Shelton).

Sources

1. ↑ South Australia Birth Index #576/354 1895
2. ↑ The National Archives: reference WO 374/50913; accessed 25 Apr 2020
3. ↑ South Australia Marriage index #333/190 1932. Frank Marston Norton Spouse Name: Alice Shelton Preston Marriage Date: 30 Jul 1932 Marriage Place: South Australia Registration Place: South Australia Registration Year: 1928-1932
4. ↑ South Australia Marriage index #333/190 1932
5. ↑ National Archives Australia: 6135963NORTON, Frank Marston Sern: VX44352.
6. ↑ Nominal Roll: Department of Veterans' Affairs nominal roll: VX44352 (V33077) Lieutenant Colonel Frank Marston Norton; accessed 25 Apr 2020
7. ↑ Victorian BDM. Death Registration. 27/1956.
8. ↑ 1955 'Family Notices', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 12 December, p. 15. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71785700
9. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #244464526 Frank Marston Norton (1895-1955).
10. ↑ SMCT: Springvale Frank Marston Norton 1955.