The patrol was made up of three south vietnames seals, lieutenant tom norris, and petty officer thornton, peter collier reports in medal of honor. About the author tom norris received the medal of honor for his behindenemylines rescue of two downed airmen in vietnam in april 1972. He was born in maryland and now lives in northern idaho. By honor bound audiobook by tom norris, mike thornton, dick.
Oct 31, 2019 the series continues with petty officer michael e. By honor bound is the story of tom norris and mike thornton, two living american heroes who grew up very differently, entered military service and the navy seal teams for vastly different reasons, and were thrown together for a single combat missiona mission. In april of 1972, seal lieutenant tom norris risked his life in an unprecedented ground rescue of two american airmen who were shot down behind enemy lines in north vietnam, a feat for which he would be awarded the medal of honoran award that represents the pinnacle of heroism. It was published by griffin and has a total of 292 pages in the book. By honor bound audiobook by tom norris, mike thornton. Thomas rolland norris born january 14, 1944 is a retired united states navy seal and distinguished eagle scout who received the medal of honor for his ground rescue with the assistance of petty officer third class nguyen van kiet of two downed pilots in quang tri province, vietnam on april 10, 1972. It also slowed the advance of the enemy troops, and thornton picked up norris who he discovered was just barely alive. Kotchy, schultz, riojas, humphries, hammerle, thornton.
Told in their own words with narration by dick couch, this incredible book details how both navy seals won the medal of honor. In april of 1972, seal lieutenant tom norris risked his life in an unprecedented. At the time of the action, lieutenant norris was a seal advisor with the strategic technical directorate. At the time of the action, lieutenant norris was a seal advisor with the. Seal thomas norris led a daring rescue effort to retrieve downed american airmen in quanq tri province, south vietnam. By honor bound goodreads meet your next favorite book. However, the writing of this book meant that we had to go back through. May 17, 2016 ive known tommy norris and mike thornton going on 45 years, so a great deal of what they did and how they did it, i knew. In april of 1972, seal lieutenant tom norris risked his life in an unprecedented ground rescue of two american airmen who were shot down behind enemy lines in north vietnam, a feat for which he would be awarded the medal of honoran award that represents the pinnacle of heroism and courage.
Historynetin april of 1972, near the end of the vietnam war, seal lieutenant tom norris performed. Bound by the seal download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Lieutenant thomas rolland norris born january 14, 1944 is a retired united states navy seal and distinguished eagle scout who received the medal of honor for his ground rescue with the assistance of petty officer third class nguyen van kiet of two downed pilots in quang tri province, vietnam on april 10, 1972. Click download or read online button to thenavy seals rescue book pdf for free now. This quiet, reserved, humble man was one of the toughest seals in. Petty officer nguyen van kiet took a sampan in to pick up colonel hambleton, after repeated attempts failed, with major losses of helicopters and men. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read by honor bound. It documents the achievements of two navy seals lt tom norris and po mike thornton who both served in macvsog and earned the moh for their heroism. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of joseph michael silva, 67, on 02 december 2014. Just six months later, norris was sent on a dangerous special reconnaissance mission.
The essential actions to building unstoppable teams. Naval academy who has served as a navy seal and as a cia case officer. For the next two and half hours, michael swam his unconscious platoon leader out to sea for an eventual rescue. In october 1972 norris received a nearfatal head wound in action and was rescued by his fellow navy seal, michael thornton. In 1972, norris passed behind enemy lines and rescued two u. By honor bound is the story of tom norris and mike thornton, two living american heroes who grew up very differently, entered military service and the navy seal teams for vastly different reasons, and were thrown together for a single combat mission a mission that would define their lives from that day. His officer was shot in head, unconscious, but was actually alive. Two navy seals, the medal of honor, and a story of extraordinary courage ebook written by tom norris, mike thornton, dick couch. Which makes the fact that seal michael thornton would be awarded his medal of honor for saving a fellow seal and fellow medal of honor recipient quite remarkable. Navy cross in 1976 for his actions on april, 1972, the day he and u. But the story of norris s courage does not end there. Aug 19, 2014 tommy norris navy seal bigal ashton tom keith seal warrior his book. Joe was a graduate of udtr class 33 on 08 june 1965 in little creek and served with seal team two and was a plank owner with seal team six. Historynet in april of 1972, near the end of the vietnam war, seal lieutenant tom norris.
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Thomas rolland norris born january 14, 1944 is a retired united states navy seal who received the medal of honor for his ground rescue with the assistance of petty officer third class nguyen van kiet of two downed pilots in quang tri province, vietnam on april 10, 1972 april, 1972. It is a fantastic book about two medal of honors recipients who served with the same team. May 17, 2016 by honor bound is the story of tom norris and mike thornton, two living american heroes who grew up very differently, entered military service and the navy seal teams for vastly different reasons, and were thrown together for a single combat missiona mission that would define their lives from that day forward. Jun 12, 20 medal of honor recipient tom norris, in a photo taken soon after receiving the award. A bullet to the head couldnt stop former vietnam navy seal. Michael refused to leave tom behind, and returned to the beach to retrieve him. His actions saved the life of tom norris, who despite his wounds made a full recovery. Two navy seals, the medal of honor, and a story of extraordinary courage by tom norris, mike thornton, dick couch due to covid19, orders may be delayed.
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In april of 1972, seal lieutenant tom norris risked his life in an u. Apr 06, 2017 in chapter 3, for example, he recalls the first time he met lt. In 1972, only six months after his historic rescue of the stranded fliers, he was gravely wounded during a firefight behind enemy lines. As a navy seal in vietnam, lieutenant thomas norris completed numerous dangerous missions, including an unprecedented ground rescue of two downed pilots deep within heavily controlled enemy territory.
Just six months later, norris was sent on a dangerous special reconnaissance mission that would. Thornton put norris on his shoulders and ran back towards the beach when the first shell from the newport news struck the beach. By honor bound two navy seals the medal of honor and a. Just six months later, norris was sent on a dangerous special reconnaissance mission that would take his. By honor bound by tom norris,mike thornton,dick couch book resume. The firsthand account of the mission that killed osama bin laden by mark owen, lone survivor. Aft er graduating from dartmouth, he joined the navy and graduated with buds class 32 in 1964. Popular navy seals books meet your next favorite book. I havent read the book myself, but i think it might partially address your question.
Thornton, a navy seal whose patrol came under attack on oct. Oct 14, 2016 tom norris seal michael thornton and two seal comrades in vietnam stay safe and healthy. By honor bound by tom norris overdrive rakuten overdrive. Six days of impossible navy seal hell week a doctor looks. Tom norris was an operational seal, and craig dorman was an academic. Just six months later, norris was sent on a dangerous special reconnaissance mission that would take. When the rescue was finally declassified, norris s. On october 31st of 1972, petty officer michael thornton was part of a reconnaissance mission being led by lieutenant thomas norris deep into enemy territory. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Norris completed an unprecedented ground rescue of 2 downed pilots deep within heavily controlled enemy territory in quang tri province.
The title of this book is by honor bound and it was written by tom norris, mike thornton, dick couch. By honor bound in april of 1972, seal lieutenant tom norris risked his life in an unprecedented ground rescue of two american airmen who were shot down behind enemy lines in north vietnam, a feat for which he would be awarded the medal of honoran award that represents the pinnacle of heroism and courage. In chapter 3, for example, he recalls the first time he met lt. Two navy seals, the medal of honor and a story of extraordinary courage, by tom norris and mike thornton with dick couch, st. Norris, who also earned the medal of honor in an unrelated incident. Two navy seals, the medal of honor, and a story of extraordinary courage honor bound can appeal to so many different groups of readers, as it has quite a bi. Shortly after he was posted to underwater demolition team 11, he was sent to graduate school at monterey for his masters degree in oceanography, then on to mitwoods hole. By honor bound is the powerful and moving story of two medal of honor recipients, written by new york times bestselling author dick couch. Medal of honor recipient tom norris, in a photo taken soon after receiving the award. May 17, 2016 in april of 1972, seal lieutenant tom norris risked his life in an unprecedented ground rescue of two american airmen who were shot down behind enemy lines in north vietnam, a feat for which he would be awarded the medal of honoran award that represents the pinnacle of heroism and courage. The concussion from the round blew thornton and norris 20 feet 6. Tom norris, a legendary vietnam veteran who survived a gunshot to the face on one. Seal team two page 19 photo album seal two photo album the. Mike thornton, a native of south carolina, was awarded the medal for saving the life of his seal officer, lieutenant tom norris.
By honor bound is the story of tom norris and mike thornton, two living american heroes who grew up very differently, entered military service and the navy seal teams for vastly different reasons, and were thrown together for a single combat mission a mission that would define their lives from that day forward. There was a difference in the teams who served in viet nam and the middle east. Tom norris, a legendary vietnam veteran who survived a gunshot to the face on one occasion and rescued two downed airmen behind. Just six months later, norris was sent on a dangerous special reconnaissance mission that.
What the commander of the bin laden raid thinks you should. By honor bound is the story of tom norris and mike thornton, two living american heroes who grew up very differently, entered military service and the navy seal. Mike thornton, a native of south carolina, was awarded the medal for saving the life of his seal officer, lieutenant tom. By honor bound is the story of tom norris and mike thornton, two living american heroes who grew up very differently, entered military service and the navy seal teams for vastly different reasons, and were thrown together for a single combat missiona mission that would define their lives from that day forward. Book overview in april of 1972, seal lieutenant tom norris risked his life in an unprecedented ground rescue of two american airmen who were shot down behind enemy lines in north vietnam, a feat for which he would be awarded the medal of honoran award that represents the pinnacle of heroism and courage. In april of 1972, seal lieutenant tom norris risked his life in an unprecedented ground rescue of two american airmen who were shot down behind enemy lines in north vietnam, a feat for which he would be awarded the medal of honor an award that represents the pinnacle of heroism and courage. See more ideas about navy seals, vietnam war and vietnam war photos. Norris, on the night of 10 april, led a 5man patrol through 2,000 meters of heavily controlled enemy territory, located 1 of the downed pilots at daybreak, and returned to the forward operating base. Michael edwin thornton born march 23, 1949 is a retired united states navy seal and recipient of the u. On october 31st of 1972, petty officer michael thornton was part of a reconnaissance mission being led by lieutenant thomas norris. Six months later petty officer mike thornton, under heavy fire, fought his way back onto a north vietnamese beach to rescue norris. It is a littleknown fact that a south vietnamese navy seal nguyen van kietreceived the u. Two navy seals, the medal of honor, and a story of extraordinary courage by tom norris, mike thornton and dick couch 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Their hoisting you into the ship seemed impossible, but then nothing is impossible for a seal.
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