Lieutenant General John Norton served in the US Army as a Pathfinder and paratrooper during World War II. He commanded the 505 regimental combat team and completed four jumps during the war, including during the Invasion of Sicily, the Invasion of Italy, the Invasion of Normandy, and Operation Market Garden. He also participated in the Battle of the Bulge. In this interview, Norton recounts his jumps while explaining the inception and development of the Pathfinders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
