Private Norman Harvey
109th Infantry Brigade, 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Ingoyghem, 25th October 1918,

Age : 19

VC Publicly displayed at the Regimental Museum of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

when his Battalion was held up and suffered many casualties from enemy machine-guns, on his own initiative, Norman rushed forward and engaged the enemy single-handed, disposing of twenty enemy and capturing two guns. Later when his company was checked by another enemy strong point, he again rushed forward alone and put the enemy to flight. Subsequently, after dark he voluntarily carried out, single-handed, an important reconnaissance and gained valuable information. Private Harvey throughout the day displayed the greatest valour and his several actions enabled the line to advance, saved many casualties, and inspired all.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM

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