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Norman Alfred Vickery CBE MC (1917 - 1998)

MAJ GEN Norman Alfred Vickery CBE MC
Born in Lakemba, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Major General Norman Alfred Vickery CBE MC was born on 28th July 1917 in Lakemba, New South Wales, Australia. He was the son of Lillian Vickery and unknown father. [1]

Norman Vickery CBE MC is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Commonwealth Military Force 1937-1974
Australian Staff Corps

Norman was a senior Australian Army officer, being promoted to Major General in 1969. [2] He served in the Second Australian Imperial Force, during the Second World War, from 25th October 1939 to 12th October 1945. [3] He was awarded the Military Cross (MC) on 9th May 1941 whilst a Captain with the 2/1st Field Regiment in the Middle East for 'conspicuous success and courage at Bardia'. [4][5][6] He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) on 19th July 1945 in recognition of his 'energy and zeal at Wakde, Sarmi, Sawar, Lae and Biak' with the 1st Naval Bombardment Group. [7][8][9] He was Mentioned in Despatches (equivalent to today's Commendation for Gallantry) on 6th March 1947 for his 'exceptional service in the field in the South West Pacific Area' with the 1st Naval Bombardment Group. [10][11]

Norman married Helen Mae Cumming in 1946 in Victoria. [12]

Whilst Norman was posted to Headquarters, 3rd Division, Citizens Military Force, he was attached to Headquarters, Australia Force Vietnam in January 1967. [13] His MBE was upgraded to Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year's Honours 1969 for his service in the Citizens Military Force. [14][15]

A Judge of the Victorian County Court, Norman is noted for his Motor and Traffic Law: Wiseman and Vickery's Motor and Traffic Law Comprising the Statutes, Regulations and Cases Relating to Motor Cars, Road Traffic and Road Transport and Civil Actions Arising Therefrom. [16]

Aged about 81 years, he passed away in 1998.

Honours and awards

  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Member of the Order of the British Empire
  • Military Cross
  • Mentioned in Despatches
  • 1939-1945 Star
  • Africa Star
  • Pacific Star
  • Defence Medal
  • War Medal 1939-1945
  • Australia Service Medal 1939-1945
  • Efficiency Decoration


Sources

  1. ↑ New South Wales Birth Index #29501/1917; registered at Canterbury
  2. ↑ Australian War Memorial: 352003, NX130 Major General Norman Alfred Vickery; accessed 25 May 2020
  3. ↑ Department of Veterans' Affairs: 352003 (NX130) Major Norman Alfred Vickery MBE MC; accessed 26 Feb 2022
  4. ↑ Australian Honours: Military Cross; accessed 26 Feb 2022
  5. ↑ Australian War Memorial honours and awards (recommendation): Military Cross; accessed 26 Feb 2022
  6. ↑ Australian War Memorial honours and awards: Military Cross; accessed 25 May 2020
  7. ↑ Australian Honours: MBE; accessed 26 Feb 2022
  8. ↑ Australian War Memorial honours and awards (recommendation): MBE; accessed 26 Feb 2022
  9. ↑ Australian War Memorial honours and awards: MBE; accessed 25 May 2020
  10. ↑ Australian War Memorial honours and awards (recommendation): MiD; accessed 26 Feb 2022
  11. ↑ Australian War Memorial honours and awards: MiD; accessed 25 May 2020
  12. ↑ Victoria Marriage Index #18386/1946
  13. ↑ Department of Veterans' Affairs nominal roll: 352003 Major General Norman Alfred Vicker; accessed 26 Feb 2022
  14. ↑ Australian Honours: CBE; accessed 26 Feb 2022
  15. ↑ Australian War Memorial honours and awards: CBE; accessed 25 May 2020
  16. ↑ Wiseman and Vickery's Motor and Traffic Law Comprising the Statutes, Regulations and Cases Relating to Motor Cars, Road Traffic and Road Transport and Civil Actions Arising Therefrom; accessed 26 Feb 2022




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