Gunnery Sergeant William Howard Norris
January 15, 1925 - July 11, 1997
USMC-Two tours of Vietnam, father of a Marine KIA in Vietnam
Veteran of Korean War
Died of Lung Cancer

Citation: "For meritorious achievement in aerial flight as a designated Airborne Radio Operator in Marine Aerial Refueler/Transport Squadron 152 during combat support missions in support of the Republic of Vietnam against the insurgent communist guerrilla forces (Viet Cong) from 19 May to 14 July 1965. GySgt. Norris contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of hazardous flying conditions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Signed: V.H. Krulak, Lt.Gen., USMC, Commanding.

There were six letters like this in my Dad's personal effects that I found after his death. "I'm so proud of you, Dad. Rest in Peace."

Nancy Moore