Norman Weir served during the First and Second World Wars, and was Chief of the General Staff of the New Zealand Military Forces from 1946 to 1949.
16 Facts About Norman Weir
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Norman Weir's father, a fireman, was an Irish immigrant while his mother was originally from Christchurch.
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From an early age, Weir had ambitions of a career in the military.
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Norman Weir embarked with the main body of the NZEF on 16 October 1914.
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Norman Weir served in a number of staff positions for the next several years.
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Norman Weir later served as a staff officer at Central Command and at defence headquarters.
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Norman Weir was later aide-de-camp to New Zealand's governor general.
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Norman Weir was a lieutenant colonel and in command of the Northern Military District when the Second World War began.
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Norman Weir was promoted to colonel and then brigadier in 1940 and commanded the Central Military District.
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Norman Weir was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1942 New Year Honours.
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In December 1942, Norman Weir was posted to the headquarters of the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force in Egypt.
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Norman Weir was responsible for the administrative needs of the 2NZEF.
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From November 1943, Norman Weir served as commander of New Zealand forces in Egypt.
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In January 1946 Norman Weir succeeded Lieutenant General Edward Puttick as Chief of the General Staff, New Zealand Military Forces.
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Norman Weir retired from the military in September 1949, having been appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1948 King's Birthday Honours.
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Norman Weir died in Hamilton on 11 July 1961, survived by his wife and daughter.