| Patterson | Norman | | Second Lieutenant | PATTERSON, NORMAN, Second Lieutenant, was born 17 April 1879, at Long Benton, Northumberland, son of the Reverend Snt.tou Pattenson, MA, of Jesus College, Cambridge, Vicar of Madeley, Crewe. He was educated at Cambridge (Jesus College). He won two Scholarships at Cambridge, one at King's College, and the other at Jesus College, for Classics, the latter of which he accepted, and received his commission as an University Candidate. He won many prizes for athletics at Cambridge, and distinguished himself in Association Football. He was a great sportsman and shot much big game in India. He joined the Royal Horse Artillery, as a Second Lieutenant, 21 May 1900. He served in the South African War, 1899-1900, under Lord Methuen. His military services were several times mentioned, and he was the youngest officer of his rank to receive the DSO after the War. He took part in operations in the Transvaal and Cape Colony, July 1901 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 17 June 1902]; received the Queen's Medal with five clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 June 1902]: "Norman Patterson, Second Lieutenant, Royal Artillery. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was invested by the King 24 October 1902. He became Lieutenant 16 April 1902. After the Boer War Lieutenant Patterson served in India for several years. He passed the highest examinations for the Staff in India, and spoke Hindustani fluently. He was for some time Instructor in Signalling. Lieutenant Patterson died at Bareilly, India, 2 May 1909, from the effects of injuries caused by an accident to his horse.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
