Norman Scott (Medal Of Honor)
Norman Scott (August 10, 1889 – November 13, 1942) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, and was one of only two U.S. Navy admirals killed in action during a surface battle in World War II. Scott posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
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