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Gerard Norton
Nickname(s)Toys
Born(1915-09-07)7 September 1915
Herschel, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Died29 October 2004(2004-10-29) (aged 89)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Allegiance
  • Gerard Norton United Kingdom
  • Gerard Norton South Africa
Service/branchSouth African Army
RankCaptain
Service number9111V
UnitKaffrarian Rifles attached to Hampshire Regiment
Battles/wars
  • Second World War
    Italian Campaign
Awards
  • Victoria Cross
  • Military Medal
RelationsCharles Ross Norton (father)
Millicent Henrietta Norton (mother)
Other workTobacco farmer

Gerard Ross 'Toys' Norton VC MM (7 September 1915 – 29 October 2004) was a South African recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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