Sgt Alexander (Alec) Norrie, No6 Cdo (update)

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During the course of my research into No.6 Cdo a name that continuously features is that of Sgt. Alexander "Alec" Norrie, of No.6 Troop No.6 Cdo.

He is held in such high regard by veterans of the Troop - including my Grandfather - that his service has warranted investigation on its own, although this has proven to be fairly difficult with little known about his life pre- and post-War.

During his service in North Africa and North-West Europe Sgt. Alec Norrie appears to have always looked after the needs of his men, and often had to stand-in as as Officer Commanding his section when the commissioned men were lost through injury or death.

What appeared to have disappointed the veterans that I have spoken to over the years is that he appears to have been overlooked for recognition of his service to his men, his Troop and the Cdo in general - perhaps because he had a slightly colourful past pre-war days.

However, my investigations have now revealed that with the support of his Commanding Officer, Lt-Col. Tony Lewis, and his previous CO and then Brigade Commander, Brig. Derek Mills-Roberts, on 7th June 1945 for the Military Medal which was finally cleared through official channels on 27th January 1946.

Whether Sgt. Alec Norrie ever personally received this award is unknown, but I consider that it should be acknowledged that he was a holder of this prestigious award.

I would welcome any information that anybody may have in regard to Sgt. Norrie in order to better represent him on the web site and in the unit history.

Peter Bowe

Hi Peter,

was Lt JA Bonvin with the The Loyal Regt (North Lancashire)?

Harryj

yes he was