Michael E ThorntonRetired United States Navy SEAL and recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the medal for saving the life of his senior officer, Lieutenant Thomas R. Norris, who alsoearned the Medal of Honor in an unrelated incident. 1967-1992RankLieutenantUnitSEAL Team 1 and SEAL Team 6MACV-SOGConflictsVietnam WarGulf WarAwards: Medal of HonorSilver StarBronze Star Medal (3)Purple Heart Read More Read Less