Norman William “Storny” Hobson
Sergeant · NZ #14324 · T1 Patrol
| Rank | Sergeant |
|---|---|
| Service number | NZ #14324 |
| Patrol | T1 Patrol |
| Regiment | 2nd NZ Divisional Cavalry Regiment |
| Known as | “Storny” |
| Record | https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/124275 |
What this roll records
Rank not found online. Where to look: (1) Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph (https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/search) - search surname, then match on this service number; the record shows rank as published in the 2NZEF Nominal Roll. (2) Archives NZ WWII personnel file (https://collections.archives.govt.nz) - definitive rank history, request required.
Verified 27 Jul 2026 vs Auckland Museum Online Cenotaph. Norman William Hobson (confirms N.W.), rank Sergeant (2nd Div Cavalry). No DOB/DOD on record.
March 1942 roll (courtesy Tarek el Mahdy)
Labourer in civilian life. Embarked/served with 2nd NZ Divisional Cavalry Regiment. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph.
See him in the full roll →Where this comes from
- Missing info added from the LRDG Preservation Society’s Troopers roll.
- AKA added from the LRDG Preservation Society’s Troopers roll (missing information).
- Additional sources (AWMM Online Cenotaph). Nominal Roll 2NZEF No. 4, p.163. Unit history: Loughnan, R. (1963). Divisional Cavalry.
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