Norman Hatch
Norman Thomas Hatch (March 2, 1921 – April 22, 2017) was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who filmed much of the combat footage used in the documentary film With the Marines at Tarawa.
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Norman Hatch
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- Name
- Norman Thomas Hatch
- Born
- 2 March 1921
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Died
- 2 April 2017
- Place of death
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Full name
- Norman Thomas Hatch.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- cinematographer, photographer, administrator, business executive and consultant.
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Norman Thomas Hatch (March 2, 1921 – April 22, 2017) was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who filmed much of the combat footage used in the documentary film With the Marines at Tarawa.
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Norman Hatch (1921–2017) was an American administrator, business executive and cinematographer, among other activities. Born Norman Thomas Hatch in Boston, the administrator died in Alexandria. Norman Hatch lived in Gloucester.
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• Honorific Prefix — Major • Name — Norman Thomas Hatch • Born — 2 March 1921 • Birthplace — Boston, Massachusetts • Died — 2 April 2017 • Place of death — Alexandria, Virginia • Burial Place — Arlington National Cemetery • Branch — United States Marine Corps • Service Years — 1939–1946 • Rank — Major • Battles — World War II • Battle of Tarawa • Other Work — U.S. Department of Defense (1946–1980)
Early life
Early life
Hatch was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in nearby Gloucester.
Military service
Military service
• Illustration — Hatch (center) photographing the action during the Battle of Tarawa in 1943 In 1939, Hatch joined the Marine Corps. Some of his cine films are now online; see External Links (below). In November 1943, he was part of the Battle of Tarawa, and waded ashore with other Marines. Hatch used a Bell & Howell Eyemo to film the invasion and the ensuing combat.
Civilian career
Civilian career
After the war, Hatch worked for the U.S. Department of Defense as a civilian from 1946 until 1980. He later opened and ran a photo agency, Photo Press International, for 21 years.
Retired Maj. Norman Hatch, signs a book for a former combat cameraman during A book signing event at the Marine Corps Association Bookstore aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 18. Hatch was a combat cameraman who served in World War II. His video and photographs played a crucial role in keeping the Marine Corps from being disbanded after WWII.
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- 1.Laubach, Dean. A Hero's Farewell: Norm Hatch laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. Alexandria Gazette Packet. August 24, 2017.
- 2.Schudel, Matt. Norman Hatch, Marine who captured heroism and horror on film, dies at 96. Washington Post. April 26, 2017.
- 3.Bowman, Tom. WWII Combat Cameraman: 'The Public Had To Know'. NPR. March 21, 2010.
- 4.C-SPAN. Washington Journal: Victory Over Japan Anniversary. August 15, 2005.
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