Known as Jimmy Richards, he was a Royal Engineers Sapper posted at the Garth in Kent for some time according to John McKie, who helped build the Airship Hole OB.
In Jul 1942 he ceased Regular Army duties and returned home. He subsequently became involved in the Home Guard part of Auxiliary Units.
Norman became Sergeant of Dinas Powys Patrol and was promoted to Assistant Group Commander of Glamorganshire Group 4a with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinas Powys Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Dinas Powys Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Grwp De Cymru 4a - Morgannwg | Assistant Group Commander | 22 Jul 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| South Wales Group 4a - Glamorgan | Assistant Group Commander | 22 Jul 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| The Garth, Bilting, Kent | Royal Engineers Non-Commissioned Officer | 19 Dec 1940 | 22 Jul 1942 |
Carpenter
15 Jan 1940 - 5th Training Battalion Royal Engineers
19 Dec 1940 - Auxiliary Units
22 Jul 1942 - Y List (the Y List was comprised of "non-effective" personnel, including those sick or wounded, but also those being discharged and other groups)
9 Feb 1943 - Discharged from Royal Engineers
As his recorded telephone number indicates daytime only use it is assumed this was a works phone number. In 1939 he was living at 24 Heath Park Avenue, Cardiff.
TNA ref WO199/3389
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
Royal Engineers Enlistment Card:FindMyPast
Adrian Westwood interview John McKie