Norris Alfred Ross

Norris Alfred Ross completed his enlistment documents on 6th May 1916 in Melbourne. His address Curyo, age 36 years and single.

Norris was born at Amherst near Talbot Victoria. Both parents Thomas and Sarah Ross, were deceased. His appointed next of kin were Mr. Richard Richard and his sister Mrs. Beatrix Tucker of Geelong.

Whilst in a trench Private Norris Alfred Ross was struck and killed by an exploding shell on 4th May 1917 near Bapaume France. His training and service at the Western Front lasted 11 months.

Norris’ name is listed on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial and on Panel Number 95 Roll of Honour Australian War Memorial.

An article appeared in the Birchip Advertiser 29th September 1920 outlining a solemn ceremony conducted on 13th September 1920 at the Curyo Hall to unveil an Honour Board which listed the names of thirty local Curyo men who served in WW1 and the presentation of framed portraits of three of the fallen soldiers. Ernest William Bugge, Norris Alfred Ross and John Rickard. Twenty five men returned.

Private Norris Ross’ name is honoured on the Curyo Memorial Gates. His portrait is proudly displayed in the Curyo Fire Shed. (2026).

Lest We Forget.