Norman Williams Military person

Norman Francis Williams CGM, DFM & Bar (3 November 1914 – 30 June 2007) served as an air gunner in Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bombers in the Second World War, becoming its most highly decorated non-commissioned officer. A rear gunner in a Halifax bomber, he was credited with shooting down 8 German aircraft and damaging several others, making him the RAAF's only "ace" who was not a fighter pilot.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 03, 1914
Birth place	New South Wales , Narrandera
Date of death	June 30, 2007
Place of death	New South Wales , Barham New South Wales

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Military person

allegiance	Commonwealth of Australia
award	Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Distinguished Flying Medal
military operations	Korean War World War II Malayan Emergency
military branch	Royal Australian Air Force