Thomas R. Norris
Thomas Rolland Norris (born January 14, 1944) is a retired United States Navy SEAL who received the Medal of Honor for his ground rescue with the assistance of Petty Officer Third Class Nguyen Van Kiet of two downed pilots in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam on April 10, 1972 – April 13, 1972. At the time of the action, Lieutenant Norris was a SEAL Advisor with the Strategic Technical Directorate Assistance (STDA) Team. The STDA was known as Studies and Observations Group prior to 1971.
Norris was one of three SEALs to receive the Medal of Honor for actions during the Vietnam War.
Read more about Thomas R. Norris: Biography, Ground Rescue Operation, Medal of Honor Citation, Honors and Recognitions
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