Edward Norman

Sir Edward Kinsella Norman (14 September 1916 – 8 March 1987) was a decorated New Zealand army officer in World War II followed by service as an Anglican priest culminating in his appointment as the Anglican bishop of Wellington, New Zealand.

Early life Norman was born in Napier, New Zealand in 1916. His education at Auckland University (then still Auckland College of the University of New Zealand) was interrupted by World War II.

Distinguished Service Order (2 May 1946)

Legion of Merit (USA) (23 May 1947)

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Later life In 1948, Norman was ordained and was a curate in Berwick-on-Tweed; he later became vicar of Waiwhetu. After further incumbencies at Levin, Tauranga and Karori he became Archdeacon of Wellington in 1969 and the diocesan bishop in 1973. He died on 8 March 1987.