| Surname: | Norrington |
| Initials: | L C |
| Rank: | Major |
| Army Number: | 80957 |
| Notes: | Provost Officer. Somerset Light Infantry and Expeditionary Force Institute. 7/11/42 APM 180 Port Coy, Later "O" Pro Coy, Italy. Glasgow and Naples Italy. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 30001 Page: 2992 March 26, 1917) |
| Citation: | Awarded as E/3 Sgt. L C Norrington, Royal Fusiliers. |
| Decoration: | Military Cross (London Gazette: 31480 Page: 9760 July 30, 1919) |
| Citation: | Citation: T/2Lt Leonard Charles Norrington MM Royal Fusiliers, attached 17 Bn. For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership on October 8th, 1918 at Forenville. He was in command of one of the leading companies in a night attack on a village, and led his company with the utmost dash and skill, capturing the village and establishing himself on the east side, he then found that some of the enemy were behind him and personally led a bombing attack on them, killing several and capturing the remainder. He did fine work. Initial MC report in LG 31183, page 2378, dated 15/2/19. |
Provost Officer Appointments: |
| No appointments recorded |
