Hi Honor I would suggest a post on the Mariners list Some very knowledgeable and helpful people there I would state what time period as there is likely to be more than one I do not see a Walter NORWOOD in the Navy records on the National Archives but there is one Albert Name Norwood, Albert Official Number: 174929 Place of Birth: Erdington, Warwickshire 21 February 1878 ADM 188/287 If this is your man his service record can be downloaded from the NA Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) I am trying to find out almost anything about the HMS ARUTHUSA. looking for some info on a Walter and Albert NORWOOD. any one Know any where I can find any info online? Thank you. Honor