NORTON, ALFRED EDWARD MARSTON,
Captain, was born 13 July 1869, son of John Norton, of Golding Hall,
Shropshire. He served in the South African War in 1900, taking part in
operations in Orange River Colony and Cape Colony. He was mentioned in
Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal
with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service
Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Alfred Edward Marston Norton,
Captain, South Australian Contingent. In recognition of services during the
operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented to him by Lord
Tennyson, at Adelaide, 12 April 1902. He became Major, Reserve of Officers,
Unattached List, Australian Military Forces, 21 August 1911. He served in
the European War, and was given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel Norton married, in 1895, Fannie Margaret Stacy.
