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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Harry W. Norton, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Bartow, Florida

Honored By

Mrs. Leila Johnson Adams

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MEMBER OF THE 7TH AIR FORCE, 72ND FIGHTER SQUADRON, 21ST FIGHTER GROUP. FLIGHT COMMANDER, TRAINED REPLACEMENTS SENT TO HIS GROUP TO FURTHER PREPARE THEM FOR COMBAT. RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL CITATION, AIR MEDAL WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND THE PURPLE HEART. FLEW THE P-40, P-39, P-47, P-38 AND THE P-51. SHOT DOWN ON JULY 30, 1945. EXECUTED BY THE JAPANESE.