Thomas R. Norris
Thomas R. Norris | |
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Norris in 2008 | |
| Nickname | Tommy |
| Born | January 14, 1944 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1967–1975 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | SEAL Team 2 MACV-SOG |
| Conflicts | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland (BS) |
| Other work | FBI Special Agent |
Thomas Rolland Norris (born January 14, 1944) is a retired United States Navy SEAL and Distinguished Eagle Scout, who received the Medal of Honor for his ground rescue with the assistance of Petty Officer Third Class Nguyen Van Kiet of two downed aircrew members in Quảng Trị province during the Vietnam War on April 10–13, 1972. At the time of the action, Lieutenant Norris was a SEAL Advisor with the Strategic Technical Directorate Assistance Team. Norris was one of three SEALs to receive the Medal of Honor for actions during the Vietnam War.