Norman Haythorne King
Memorial: Coalpit Heath - St Saviour's Church
Regiment: Gloucestershire Regiment
Medals: 1939–45 Star, War Medal 1939–1945
Rank and number: Gunner 1521592
Parents: Martha King
Home address: Pucklechurch, Bristol. Norman lived in lodgings in Paddington in 1939
Pre-war occupation: Neon sign maintenance clerk
Date of birth: 27/02/1919
Place of birth: Wiltshire
Date of death: 03/11/1940
Age: 21
Further information:
Norman was a soldier in the Territorial Army in the 66th searchlight regiment deployed in home defence. His death was registered in Wells Somerset and his records state that he was found drowned and died as a result of an accident.
By kind permission, this information is based on the following source(s):
This information has been provided by Sarah Hands, Volunteer Researcher for the South Gloucestershire War Memorials Web Site.
By kind permission, this information is based on the following source(s):
https://www.cwgc.org/
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/