Norman Weir
Sir Norman Weir | |
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Portrait of Norman Weir, a brigadier at the time, Egypt 1943 | |
| Born | 6 July 1893 Heathcote Valley, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Died | 11 July 1961 (aged 68) Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Allegiance | New Zealand |
| Service | New Zealand Military Forces |
| Years of service | 1911–49 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Chief of the General Staff (1946–49) 4th Division (1942) |
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| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Mentioned in Despatches Legion of Merit (United States) |
Major General Sir Norman William McDonald Weir, KBE, CB (6 July 1893 – 11 July 1961) was a professional soldier in the New Zealand Military Forces. He 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.