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John
Norton
1918-04-14

–

2004-12-06

Born:

Fort Monroe

, 

Virginia

Home:

Norfolk

, 

Virginia

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

John Norton graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1941. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General [then Brigadier General]

    Division:

    U.S. Army Vietnam

    Action Date:

    April 1965 – March 1966
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 21 (June 1, 1966)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General [then Brigadier General] John Norton (ASN: 0-23858), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, during the period from April 1965 to March 1966.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    May 1966 – April 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 23 (May 29, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Norton (ASN: 0-23858), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, during the period from May 1966 to April 1967.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Army Forces South (Italy)

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John Norton (ASN: 0-23858), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, Army Forces South (Italy), from 1973 to 1975.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Combat Development Command

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Norton (ASN: 0-23858), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Combat Development Command, from 1970 to 1973.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    The Infantry School

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) John Norton (ASN: 0-23858), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Commandant of The Infantry School, from 1963 to 1965.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General John Norton (ASN: 0-23858), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major General Norton distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Norton, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Aviation Systems Command

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Norton (ASN: 0-23858), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Aviation Systems Command, from 1967 to 1969.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Modern Army Selected Systems Test & Evaluation Review

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Norton (ASN: 0-23858), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, Modern Army Selected Systems Test & Evaluation Review from 1969 to 1970.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    82d Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1946
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John Norton (ASN: 0-23858), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-3 (Operations and Training), 82d Airborne Division, from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Norton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.