Fort Pierce in St. Lucie County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Medal of Honor Statue

Benefactor, Mr. Ross Perot

— National Navy UDT-Seal Museum —

Although the statue reconstructs the actions of Medal of Honor recipient, Michael Thornton, carrying Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2021

1. Although the statue reconstructs the actions of Medal of Honor recipient, Michael Thornton, carrying Marker

Inscription. Although the statue reconstructs the actions of Medal of Honor recipient, Michael Thornton, carrying the wounded Medal of Honor recipient, Tom Norris, off the battlefield, the statue encompasses the ultimate importance of a “swim buddy “ and these words are indelibly carved on the base of the of the statue. Swim Buddy is a deeply rooted SEAL term which means each being responsible for the other’s safety.

Erected by National Navy UDT-Seal Museum.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.

Location. 27° 29.737′ N, 80° 18.005′ W. Memorial is in Fort Pierce, Florida, in St. Lucie County. It can be reached from N. Hwy A1A 0.3 miles south of Jackson Way. Located on the grounds of the National Navy UDT-Seal Museum at the south entrance. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 3300 N Hwy A1A, Fort Pierce FL 34494, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on Florida’s Treasure Coast.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: O Course (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Medal of Honor Statue (a few steps from this marker); Neil Roberts (a few steps from this marker); Frog Feet

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(a few steps from this marker); Seafox (within shouting distance of this marker); WW II Beach Obstacles (within shouting distance of this marker); WWII Beach Defense (within shouting distance of this marker); The Button (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Pierce.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2021

2. Although the statue reconstructs the actions of Medal of Honor recipient, Michael Thornton, carrying Marker

LT. Michael E. Thornton, Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor Recipient image. Click for full size.

United States Navy

3. LT. Michael E. Thornton, Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor Recipient

LT. Thomas R. Norris, Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor Recipient image. Click for full size.

United States Navy

4. LT. Thomas R. Norris, Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor Recipient

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.