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D’Andre Dwayne Norton (born January 17, 2002) is an American law enforcement official and former United States Army Soldier. He is the founding Director of the Americans United Foundation.

D’Andre Norton
1st Director of the Americans United Foundation
Assumed office
November 20, 2020
Personal details
Born
D’Andre Dwayne Norton

(2002-01-17) January 17, 2002 (age 22)
Northfield, Minnesota, U.S.
CitizenshipAmerican
Political partyIndependent
Children1
ResidenceNorthfield, Minnesota
EducationNorthfield High School
OccupationActivist, corrections officer, infantry soldier
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service2021–2024
Highest rank attainedSpecialist
Unit34th Infantry Division Army National Guard
Awards

Early life

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Norton was born in Northfield, Minnesota. He graduated from Northfield Senior High School in May 2020.

Military service

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In March 2021, roughly a year after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army National Guard as an infantryman. He served in the Army for three years before being medically discharged. He was assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment of the 34th Infantry Division.

Law enforcement career

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Norton became a correctional officer with the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

Personal life

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He has a son who was born in December 2022. Norton currently resides in Northfield, Minnesota. Norton’s ancestry consists of Czech, German, Norwegian and Polish decent.

Political positions

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Awards and decorations

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United States Army

Personal decorations
National Defense Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Sharpshooter Qualification Badge(with rifle tab)