Personal Data
- Norris L. Fant, LCDR
- Tulane Naval ROTC Class of 1944
- BS Engineering
- Commissioned February 1944
- Louisiana Native
Historical Events
- World War II
- Short Atlantic Theater Involvement
Assignments / Engagements
- Commanding Officer of OCIL-1033
- Helped move Chinese Nationalists under Chiang Kai-shek to Taiwan
- Active duty for 2.5 years; Received a satisfactory service completion before retirement for 26 year commitment
- Hauled a regimental combat team to Legaspi, Luzon, Philippines
- Involved in two operations in 1945 to help land troops in Asian regions
- Worked for General Douglas MacArthur
- Did navigation for his ship; forte was ship handling
Other Notable Content
- Had orders to attack Japan up until the Atomic Bomb was dropped
- Never suffered casualty aboard the ship he was commanding
- Rode out a typhoon
- Was out a year without liberty