Edward Norman (bishop)

Sir Edward Kinsella Norman was a decorated New Zealand army officer in World War II followed by service as an Anglican priest culminating in his appointment as the Anglican bishop of Wellington, New Zealand.

Early life

Norman was born in Napier, New Zealand in 1916. His education at Auckland University was interrupted by World War II.

World War II

Norman served with the 25th Battalion, 2nd New Zealand Division. He was acting commander of the battalion from December 1943 to February 1944, and was its permanent commander from June 1944 to April 1945 when he was wounded by a landmine and medically evacuated.

Honours and awards

Military Cross
Distinguished Service Order
Legion of Merit
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Later life

In 1948, Norman was ordained and was a curate in Berwick-on-Tweed; he later became vicar of Waiwhetu. After further incumbencies at Levin, Tauranga and Karori he became Archdeacon of Wellington in 1969 and the diocesan bishop in 1973. He died on 8 March 1987.