NORTON, BRUCE H. ("DOC")
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Major U.S.M.C. (Ret.). Military historian and Citadel Tactical Officer, 2nd Battalion. Author of Encyclopedia of American War Heroes (REF E181 .N88 2002). Major Norton served two combat tours of duty in Vietnam in the Marine Infantry. He was awarded a number of military decorations, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. His books on military history also include: One Tough Marine: The Autobiography of First Sergeant Donald N. Hamblen, USMC (RECREATIONAL PAPERBACK HAM); and Grown Gray in War (VE25 .M34 A3 1997). (Source: Major Edward Y. Hall, "Major Norton's Encyclopedia of American War Heroes," Brigadier, November 8, 2002, pp. 1, 5) (DH)
