Background
FERGUSON, Norwood John was born on July 21, 1885 in Waynesville, North Carolina, United States. Son of G. S. and Sarah F. (Norwood) Ferguson.
FERGUSON, Norwood John was born on July 21, 1885 in Waynesville, North Carolina, United States. Son of G. S. and Sarah F. (Norwood) Ferguson.
United States Naval Academy 1905.
Commissioned Ensign in United States Navy, 1907. Served as Flag Lieutenant, to Commander Cruiser Squadron United States Atlantic Fleet during occupation of Haiti by United States Naval Forces in 1915-1916. Command United States Naval Ammunition Depots in New York District 1916-1918.
Awarded Navy Cross for services in World War. Promoted to JCapt. since 1927.
Spouse Mary L. Pemberton, June 7, 1911.