United States Marines Story Archive

The Norwood Historical Society United States Marines Story Archive preserves and shares the stories of Norwood residents who proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. From wartime service to peacetime duty, these accounts highlight the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of local Marines, both men and women, who answered the call to serve their country. Through photographs, documents, newspaper articles, military records, and personal recollections, this archive honors the Marine Corps legacy while ensuring that the individual contributions of Norwood’s Marines are remembered for future generations.

Today, on the Marine Corps Birthday, we extend our gratitude and best wishes to all Marines, past and present. Since November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has embodied honor, courage, and commitment in service to the nation. Happy Birthday, Marines, and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

If you or a family member served in the Marine Corps, or if you have photographs, documents, memories, or other materials related to a Norwood Marine, we invite you to share them with the Norwood Historical Society. Community contributions help preserve these important stories and ensure that the service and sacrifices of Norwood’s Marines continue to be remembered and honored.

Don Wheeler Named Norwood Head Hockey Coach-September 14, 1962

Don Wheeler Named Norwood Head Hockey Coach-This Day In Norwood History-September 14, 1962
Norwood Marine Completes Boot Training-September 15, 1957

Norwood Marine Completes Boot Training-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1957
Norwood Men Enlist In County Marine Platoon-September 6, 1956

The first two men from the Norfolk Counts, area to file applications with the local Marine Recruiter for the “Tri-County Marine Platoon, ’ are Robert Hubbard, and David Bennett. Both young men attended Not wood High Schoo) and also work at the local Stop And Shop. They enlisted in the Mannes for three years and…
Saturday To Be Guadalcanal Day At Norwood Arena Featuring Suribachi Battle-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949

Expect New Assaults On Speed Records Tonight Speed records will again be threatened at the Norwood Arena stock car races tonight and Saturday night as a result of cooling and handling innovations in cars that have already broken speed marks twice and three times at the Norwood track. Sixty cars will be on the track…
Corporal Deeb’s Body Returned For Town Honors-October 29, 1947

Norwood’s first repatriated World War II hero, Corporal Frederick T. Deeb, returned home to solemn military honors, lying in state at Memorial Hall before services at St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church and Highland Cemetery.
New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947

Once again the town of Norwood has been honored by being chosen as the headquarters of a new veterans’ organization, a Marine Corps League Post. This new Post was started in Walpole but it was decided to transfer it to Norwood because of the more central location in regard to the nearby towns of Dedham,…
Silver Star Medal Awarded Posthumously To Sgt. O’Brien-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1946

Posthumous award of the Silver Star Medal has been made to the late Marine Platoon Sergeant Raymond F. O’Brien, formerly of Norwood, killed in action with the Fourth Marine Division, during, the invasion of Iwo Jima on 21 February, 1945. The medal was received recently by Sergeant O’Brien’s brother Platoon Sergeant Leo J. O’Brien of…
The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946

Before a large congregation at the regular service of Divine Worship on Sunday morning, the United Church paid tribute to both the living and the dead of World War II ) Speaking on behalf of the Church, the Rev. Edmund A. Miller officially welcomed the returned men and women of the armed forces. “We were…
Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

Two Norwood brothers, Pfc. Kenneth J. Cashen of the Marines, and Ralph D. Cashen of the Army, both of whom have been presented the Purple Heart for wounds received in action, recently were discharged from the service. Pfc, Kenneth Cashen entered the Marine Corps in September, 1943 and received his boot training at Parris Island,…
Lt. John J Murphy Is Awarded Bronze Star-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945

SOMEWHERE IN THE PACIFIC (Delayed)—For remaining in a perilous position on a heavily shelled road just off the beach to direct traffic, impart information and aid wounded during initial landing operations on Guam, Marine Second Lieutenant John J. Murphy, 28, of 877 Washington Street, Norwood, recently was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, by his Battalion…