Edward R Norton

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Killed in Action (KIA) May 17, 1943, in B-26 #41-18090 on mission to a power station in Holland went down in the sea off Ijmuiden, Holland. after being shot down by flak.



2nd Lieutenant Edward R. Norton was born August 18, 1920. His next of kin were his parents, Dr. and Mrs. James A. Norton. His twin brother, 2nd LT James A. Norton, served on his crew. He was from Conway, South Carolina.

On May 17, 1943, he was the Pilot of B-26 tail #41-18090 of the 322th Bomb Group (M), 452th Bomb Squadron (M) when it went down over the North Sea on a mission to Ijmuiden, Holland.

His remains were never recovered.

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Units served with

322nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

James Arthur Norton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-792300
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

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Document 15800

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  • Collection Name: William L Beigel Collection
  • Object Number: Document 15800
  • Description: Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) for Second Lieutenant Edward R Norton of the 322nd Bomb Group researched by historian Bill Beigel. The file...

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Born

Conway, NC, USA 18 August 1920 2nd Lieutenant Edward R. Norton was born August 18, 1920. His next of kin were his parents, Dr. and Mrs. James A. Norton. His twin brother, 2nd LT James A. Norton, served on his crew. He was from Conway, South Carolina.

Died

North Sea 17 May 1943 On May 17, 1943, he was the Pilot of B-26 tail #41-18090 of the 322th Bomb Group (M), 452th Bomb Squadron (M) when it went down over the North Sea on a mission to Ijmuiden, Holland. His remains were never recovered.

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a "-" to the A/C type in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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ContributorEmily
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Connected twin brother James A Norton

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ContributorWW2 Researcher Bill Beigel
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IDPF and/or crash report researched by Bill Beigel. IDPF donated to American Air Museum by Bill Beigel. For more information about this flyer, you may contact http://ww2research.com.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Losses of the 8th & 9th AFs Vol. I by Bishop & Hey p. 126, MACR5650