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Harold Percival Norton

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Harold Percival Norton was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.

Biography

Norton was born on November 4, 1855 in New York.[1] He would marry Mary Barbour in 1911. Norton passed away on February 11, 1933 in Washington, D.C. and is buried with Mary at Arlington National Cemetery. Through his wife he was related to Lieutenant General Thomas B. Larkin, who is also buried at Arlington.[2]

Career

Norton was appointed a cadet engineer in 1874. He would go on to serve in England and the Republic of China, as well as aboard the USS Swatara (1873) and the USS Albany (CL-23).

References

  1. ^ "Harold Percival Norton". Arlington Cemetery.net. Retrieved 2011-01-25.
  2. ^ "William Manning Irwin". Arlington Cemetery.net. Retrieved 2011-01-25.