H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to Midshipman Christopher John Birdwood Norman

In Remembrance of
CHRISTOPHER JOHN BIRDWOOD NORMAN

Midshipman Christopher John Birdwood Norman, photo courtesy of Chris Varley, February 2002

Service: Royal Canadian Navy
Rank: Midshipman
Date Joined Hood: 06 January 1941 at 1740 hours
Biographical Information: Christopher was the son of Captain Cyril Norman and Lydia Norman, of Victoria, British Columbia. He attended Victoria College from September 1936 to June 1939. Whilst there, Christopher was an active participant in rugby, cricket, shooting, boxing and cadet corps. He completed over 120 hours in Physics. He was 19 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Halifax Memorial, Nova Scotia, Canada, Panel 5 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire

Additional Photographs
None at this time.

Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Mr Chris Varley (photo & information, February 2002)
Mr Frank Wade (group photo, 2001)