51811 NORMAN HERBERT GOLDSPINK MBE

51811 NORMAN HERBERT GOLDSPINK MBE

20 December 1927 – 9 January 2024

WO2 Norman Goldspink died at 2400 hours on Tuesday 9 January.

Norm enlisted in 1951, he deployed to Japan, Korea and Japan again, during 1952-54. He served with 1 RAR twice, in Korea and Australia. Norm was also posted to the Australian Military Mission in Washington, USA, in 1964. He joined 5 RAR in South Vietnam in January 1967, as CSM Charlie Company and later to take command of 4 Platoon, Bravo Company. He was then posted as CSM of 1 ARU, to complete his tour. Norm had many postings including RSM at the Royal Military College-Duntroon, Infantry Centre and Army Apprentices’ School. He retired in 1982 with the rank of Captain.

A Funeral Service for Norm will be held at Norwood Park Crematorium, 65 Sandford Rd, Mitchell, ACT, on Thursday 18 January at 1500 hours. Live Streaming link will be on the funeral home’s website at https://www.williamcolefunerals.com.au/

Regards,

Gary Townsend

5 RARA Membership Officer/Tiger Tales Editor [email protected]