Norman Schmidt
Born: July 7, 1926 at Alhambra, California
Home Town: Ben Lomond, California
Status: POW-KIA
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Air Force Cross (Posthumously) to Norman Schmidt (567283380), Colonel, U.S. Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 1 September 1966 to 28 August 1967. Through his extraordinary heroism and willpower, in the face of the enemy, Colonel Schmidt reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
