Thomas R. Norris was born on January 14, 1944 in Florida. During his youth he became a member of the boy scouts as well as wrestled for his school. He attended the University of Maryland where he wrestled and became an ACC champion wrestler. Thomas Norris intended to join the Navy to become a fighter pilot however due to issues with his vision he became a SEAL instead graduating with BUD/s Class 45.
Lt. Norris was deployed to Vietnam in the early 1970’s and in 1972 he would embark on the mission that subsequently awarded him the Medal of Honor. Multiple US aircraft were shot down and 3 pilots were stuck behind enemy lines being hunted by the enemy. Lt. Norris was given the order to assemble a team to go out and retrieve these men and bring
Lt. Norris was deployed to Vietnam in the early 1970’s and in 1972 he would embark on the mission that subsequently awarded him the Medal of Honor. Multiple US aircraft were shot down and 3 pilots were stuck behind enemy lines being hunted by the enemy. Lt. Norris was given the order to assemble a team to go out and retrieve these men and bring