| Place | Europe: United Kingdom, England, Greater London, London |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART27626 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 44.0 x 47.0 x 27.0 cm |
| Object type | Sculpture |
| Physical description | bronze cast by John Galizia and Sons London 1968; plaster cast London 1943 |
| Maker |
Tribe, Barbara John Galizia and Sons |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Rear Gunner RAAF (Warrant Officer Norman Williams)
Description
Bronze bust of Warrant Officer Norman Francis Williams, RAAF (Service no. 411624). Williams was the most highly decorated NCO of the Second World War and was the only 'non-pilot air ace'. Norman Williams was wounded twice, once seriously when he was sitting behind the turret door of a Halifax. He also served in the Pacific and in Korea. His awards include the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal and the Distinguished Flying Medal and Bar.