Issued: 15-Jun-1946, Canada Gazette
"For outstanding ability and devotion to his duties as Senior Submarine Detector Instructor in the Anti-Submarine School, HMCS Cornwallis. Chief Petty Officer Norman's initiative and leadership have been reflected in the general high standard of efficiency that has been built up and sustained throughout the school. He has displayed willingness and capability at all times to deal with the ever-widening scope of Anti-Submarine instruction, and he has been a source of inspiration to the many ratings who have qualified in this school."