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Edward Norton, Jr.
First Name:
Edward
Middle Name:
Percy
Last Name:
Norton, Jr.
Date of Birth:
5/20/1920
Birthplace:
Rochester, NY
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Aboard a troop transport ship that was torpedoed. Also on board were Paul Caldwell and Lander Brunner. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Age at Death: 23
Image Source: CO 5-21-44
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
Metal Arts CO, Rochester, NY
Family Details:
Mrs. Rebecca Eckland Norton, married Nov 1942 - 4300 Eddelman Rd., Charlotte, NC
Edward P. Norton III born 25 Sep 1943
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Percy Norton, Sr. - Rochester, NY
a brother, a sister Women's Army Core (WAC)
Family information from 1991 in file.
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 7-28-41
Military Rank:
Private
Military Unit:
Fighter Control squadron
KIA Date:
11/27/1943
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Atlantic
Military Details:
Seattle, WA, North Africa
Source:
newsprint and notes