Norris, Hatcher Irwin (1914-1945?)

Hatcher Irwin Norris was the first African American teacher hired in Englewood Schools. He taught industrial arts. He was recruited for World War II and served as a First Lieutenant, He was killed in action.

"Englewood Hires Its First Negro Teacher, East Paterson Man." The Herald-News, July 3, 1940, p.11.

"Lincoln School Exercises Set." The Record, June 14, 1946, p.4.

Hatcher Irwin Norris in the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

Hatcher I Norris in the U.S., Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945

1lt Hatcher I Norris in the Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

1914-10-11

Petersburg, Virginia, USA

1945-02-14?

"Englewood Hires Its First Negro Teacher, East Paterson Man." The Herald-News, July 3, 1940, p.11.