Thomas R. Norris, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 14-Jan-1944
Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Thomas R. Norris
- 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 pilots in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam on April 10–13, 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.
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