Who is Captain Norman Alexander McDaniel from Bloods: An Oral History of the Vietnam War by Black Veterans and what is their importance?

Norman grew up in North Carolina where he walked five miles just to catch the bus to school. His parents were sharecroppers and he was determined to get a good education. Several of Norman's high school teachers help him get into North Carolina A & T where he works in the cafeteria to pay for school. He passes the test for officer's training and becomes an electronics warfare officer.