6th Ranger Battalion
NORMAN GUTHRIE LEVER
6th RANGER BATTALION
Norm Lever took part in 7 amphibious landings of which 5 were in New Guinea to clear the beaches of Japanese resistance. The other 2 being the first US Forces to return to the Philippines. The 6th Rangers were portrayed in the movie "The Great Raid" where 511 POW'S, from the Bataan Death March, were rescued. Today, it still remains the largest rescue mission in United States Military history.
Norm Lever took part in 7 amphibious landings of which 5 were in New Guinea to clear the beaches of Japanese resistance. The other 2 being the first US Forces to return to the Philippines. The 6th Rangers were portrayed in the movie "The Great Raid" where 511 POW'S, from the Bataan Death March, were rescued. Today, it still remains the largest rescue mission in United States Military history.
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From: Headquarters Sixth Army
BRONZE STAR
AWARDED 16 MAY 1945
Under the Direction of the President, Captain Norman G. Lever, for heroic achievement in connection with military operations, Luzon, Philippines from March 11 to March 14, 1945, is awarded the Bronze Star.
Captain Lever was the leader of 2 patrols which operated well into the rear of enemy positions and secured valuable intelligence pertaining to enemy troop dispositions, positions, supply dumps, and artillery locations
The patrols were attacked by the enemy who attempted a double envelopment; one section was called back after killing 4 of the enemy, while Captain Lever remained in position to further observe and report on enemy activity.
AWARDED 16 MAY 1945
Under the Direction of the President, Captain Norman G. Lever, for heroic achievement in connection with military operations, Luzon, Philippines from March 11 to March 14, 1945, is awarded the Bronze Star.
Captain Lever was the leader of 2 patrols which operated well into the rear of enemy positions and secured valuable intelligence pertaining to enemy troop dispositions, positions, supply dumps, and artillery locations
The patrols were attacked by the enemy who attempted a double envelopment; one section was called back after killing 4 of the enemy, while Captain Lever remained in position to further observe and report on enemy activity.
MILITARY HISTORY
*1940 Joins 106th Calvary, Illinois National Guard which becomes full time U. S. Army unit
*1941 Officer Candidate School-Ft Belvoir, MD
*1941 2nd Lt. assigned to the 532th Engineer Boat & Shore Regiment, New Guinea
*1943 Joins the newly created 6th Ranger Battalion
*1944 6th Rangers become first unit to land in the Philippine Islands to retake those islands lost earlier in the war
*1944 Promoted to Rank of Captain, Company Commander A Company 6th Rangers
*1945 Awarded the Bronze Star for heroic action in the Philippines
*1945 Signs on to prepare for the Invasion of Japan-takes 30 days leave
*1945 A-Bomb dropped ending war
*1941 Officer Candidate School-Ft Belvoir, MD
*1941 2nd Lt. assigned to the 532th Engineer Boat & Shore Regiment, New Guinea
*1943 Joins the newly created 6th Ranger Battalion
*1944 6th Rangers become first unit to land in the Philippine Islands to retake those islands lost earlier in the war
*1944 Promoted to Rank of Captain, Company Commander A Company 6th Rangers
*1945 Awarded the Bronze Star for heroic action in the Philippines
*1945 Signs on to prepare for the Invasion of Japan-takes 30 days leave
*1945 A-Bomb dropped ending war
FAMILY HISTORY
*1919 Born Oct 20 to Parents Anne and Thomas in Farnworth Lancashire, England
*1929 Family Moves to Chicago, IL USA
*1932 Relocates to Pawtucket R.I.- Father in Textile Business
*1933 Returns to Chicago
*1936 Graduates from Hirsch High School
*1936 Employed by Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Co.
*1946 Marries wife Rhetta (died 1992)
*1949 Daughter Terry Jane Born
*1952 Son James Born
*1955 Son Richard Born
*Grandchildren: Chelsea, Christopher, Bryce, Kyle, Ian, and Lindy
*1929 Family Moves to Chicago, IL USA
*1932 Relocates to Pawtucket R.I.- Father in Textile Business
*1933 Returns to Chicago
*1936 Graduates from Hirsch High School
*1936 Employed by Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Co.
*1946 Marries wife Rhetta (died 1992)
*1949 Daughter Terry Jane Born
*1952 Son James Born
*1955 Son Richard Born
*Grandchildren: Chelsea, Christopher, Bryce, Kyle, Ian, and Lindy
WORK HISTORY
*1936-40 Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Co. Chicago, IL
*1946-1989
Dayton Rubber Co. Dayton OH, Greenville, SC
Borg-Warner Corp. Chicago, IL
1st National Bank of Chicago Leasing Management, Chicago, IL
General Electric Leasing Management Corp, Chicago, IL
*1989 Retired to The Woodlands, TX
*1989 to Present - Member of The Honorable Reed Golf Group
*1946-1989
Dayton Rubber Co. Dayton OH, Greenville, SC
Borg-Warner Corp. Chicago, IL
1st National Bank of Chicago Leasing Management, Chicago, IL
General Electric Leasing Management Corp, Chicago, IL
*1989 Retired to The Woodlands, TX
*1989 to Present - Member of The Honorable Reed Golf Group
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