Pictures of lauris norstad

United States Air Force general (1907–1988)

Lauris Norstad (March 24, 1907 – September 12, 1988) was an American general officer in the United States Army and United States Air Force.^[2]

Early life and military career

Lauris Norstad was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Martin and Marie Norstad.

Martin Norstad was born in Iowa to Norwegian immigrants from Rogaland.^[3] Lauris earned his high school diploma from Red Wing Central High School in 1925.^[4] He graduated from the United States Military Academy June 12, 1930 and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army as a cavalry officer.

Browse 81 authentic lauris norstad photos, pictures and images, or start a new search to explore additional photo galleries to find the right picture.

Week in Photos · Air Force TV · Commentaries · Features · Art · About Us. Main.

Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality, authentic Lauris Norstad photos and royalty-free pictures, taken by professional Getty Images.

Photo, Print, Drawing [General Lauris Norstad, half-length portrait, seated, wearing U.S. Airforce uniform, facing front].

Lauris Norstad (March 24, – September 12, ) was an American general officer in the United States Army and United States Air Force.

In September 1930, he entered Primary Flying School at March Field, California, and graduated from Advanced Flying School and was transferred to the Air Corps in June 1931. Going to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, in January 1932, he was assigned to the 18th Pursuit Group, assuming command of it in July 1933.

In March 1936 he was named adjutant of