| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kent Town, South Australia |
| Other Names | Reginald Havell |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 'Moravin', Mackay Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, F H Norman, Flinders Street, Kent Town, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the 78th Infantry (Adelaide Rifles), Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 5th Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Infantry Brigade |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 48th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. This officer went forward and got into touch with advanced troops, ascertaining their position and establishing liaison between units. He was untiring in his efforts to promote the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 22 November 1919; disembarked Sydney, 4 January 1920; appointment terminated (discharged: termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 14 April 1920. Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Service Order, Croix de Guerre (Belgium), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NORMAN Reginald Havill |