Norman Huttenbach

Norman Hugh Huttenbach, DSO, OBE, MC (b. 16 September 1891 in Penang; d. 11 July 1978 in Bromley) was a British soldier who served in both world wars. He was decorated by Britain and Italy in World War I.
Huttenbach was educated at Harrow School (1905-1909) and at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich (1909-1911). He was commissioned into the Royal Field Artillery on 20 July 1911. He served in France (where he was wounded) and at Gallipoli in World War I; he was awarded the Military Cross for his service at Gallipoli. In 1918 he became an instructor at the School of Gunnery.
Huttenbach was in the Regular Army Reserve of Officers (Class II) from March 1926 until his retirement. On 9 March 1927, he was promoted to Major, having being a temporary major for much of the war.
In May 1939, he was attached to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and subsequently became Deputy Assistant of Ordnance Services at outstations, Northern Command. In early 1944, his service is described as "specially employed".
On retirement in September 1945 he was made an honorary colonel (he had been temporary, acting and war service lieutenant-colonel and colonel during World War II).
Norman Huttenbach died of a heart attack in hospital in Bromley, London on 11 July 1978.
Awards and decorations
* Distinguished Service Order (11 January 1919)
* Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division) (11 June 1942)
* Military Cross (8 November 1915) Dardanelles
* 1914 Star
* British War Medal 1914-1920
* Victory Medal
* Mentioned in Despatches three times for service in World War I
* Silver Medal for Valour (Italy, 26 May 1917)

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