Norman Scott Military person

Norman Scott (August 10, 1889 – November 13, 1942) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, and was one of only two U.S. Navy admirals killed in action during a surface battle in World War II. Scott posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 10, 1889
Birth place
Indianapolis
Date of deathNovember 13, 1942
Place of death
Solomon Islands , Guadalcanal

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Military person

award
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
military operations
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
World War II
World War I
military branch
United States Navy
service start1911
service end1942

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