Awarded the VC for his heroism on 22-23 April 1918, age 27, while serving in the Royal Marine Artillery. "Manning the pompoms and Lewis gun of Vindictive he kept up continuous fire on land targets until the fore-top received a direct hit; severely wounded he showed consummate bravery manning the gun until completely put out of action. (Zeebrugge, Belgium)". Freemason at: №2153, Lodge of Hope.
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Norman Augustus Finch, VC
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Freemason VCs - W2 - Finch, Fleming-Sandes, Freyberg
Norman Augustus Finch, 22-23 April 1918, Age 27, Royal Marine Artillery, Lodg...
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J. J. Hicks
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Tony Williams
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1 memorial
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