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Taps, Present Arms
Buckley
T. Norris
SFC
Buckley T. Norris, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, died January
19, 2012.
SFC
Norris began his shooting career in 1965 and was selected as a
member of the 5th Army Rifle Team from 1965 to 1967. Following a tour
in Vietnam, he was assigned to the USAMU Service Rifle Team from 1968
to 1969. His shooting accomplishments include: member of the winning
1966 National Trophy Team at the National Matches; coach of the
winning Civilian Team in the Infantry Trophy Team Match at Camp
Perry, Ohio; coach of the South American winning team at the Panama
Matches; and firing member of several national record-setting teams.
His
military service awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct
Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, U.S. Army Distinguished Riflemen Badge
(1965), and the President's Hundred Tab.
After
retirement from the Army, Buckley worked for the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.
A
complete listing of Army Awards and Decorations can be viewed at The
Institute of Heraldry. |