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.
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Pfc. George Deeb Killed In Action On Iwo Jima, Pvt. Charles F. Esper, Pvt. William Bader Wounded In Germany-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Two Other Norwood Servicemen Reported Wounded In Germany Pfc. George Deeb, 20-year-old Norwood Marine, was killed in action on Iwo Jima on February 20th, according to a telegram received last week from the Navy Department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Deeb of 310 Walpole Street while two other Norwood servicemen — Pvt. Charles…
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Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Missing In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1945
Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien, 29. one of four brothers in the service, has been missing in action in France since January 23rd, according to a telegram received yesterday from the War Department by his wife. Pvt O’Brien has been serving with a radio communications unit attached to the Seventh Army in action on the Western front.…
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Four O’Briens With the Colors-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
Mrs. J. L. Brien of 824 Washington Street, Dedham, formerly of Norwood, has to divide her rooting evenly in this war between the Army and the Marines. Two of her sons. Leo J and Raymond F are with the Leathernecks, and both have recently been promoted to Platoon Sergeants. Raymond has been in a rest…
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Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Sgt. Rafuse landed with assault troops on “D” day at Guam, but was wounded on the beach. He was evacuated to a Naval Hospital. Recently he returned to join his outfit. SOMEWHERE lN THE PACIFIC (Delayed) — Marine Sgt. Raymond B Rafuse, Jr., o£ 345 Winter street, Norwood, has been promoted to his present rank…
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USMC Sgt. Richard P. Barrett Is Mortar Graduate-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
CAMP LEJEUNE. N C., January 15 — Marine Platoon Sgt. Richard P. Barrett, of 257 Prospect street, Norwood, has graduated from a six-week course designed to develop and train mortar squad and platoon non-commissioned officers. In the course, instruction included theory and firing of both the 60mm and 81mm mortars. Discover more from Norwood Historical…
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TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
T-Sgt. Flaherty In San Francisco A telegram was received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Flaherty from their son. T/Sgt. Stephen P. Flaherty. U. S. Army Air Forces, announcing his arrival in San Francisco after spending 35 months in the South Pacific. Sgt. Flaherty left the states in January. 1942. and landed in Australia.…
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Edward Vernon Garner Wins Wings In U.S. Navy-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Edward Vernon Garner, son of Mrs. James W. Garner, of 26 Bellevue avenue, Norwood, was graduated recently from the Naval Air Training Bases, Corpus Christi, and was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He is a former student of the Northeastern University, Boston. Each Naval Aviator is an expert…
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Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
“The guy is a legend out here.” Thus wrote a serviceman, known only as “Johnny,” in telling his sister in Attleboro about Pfc. Peter Santoro, a 4th Division Marine from Norwood, whom he met on an LST in the Pacific. The son of Mr. Pasquale Santoro of 960 State Highway, Pfc. Santoro is known as…
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Pfc. Russell Webber, Corporal Joseph Caruso Home From South Pacific For 30 Days-This Day in Norwood History-December 15, 1944
Two Norwood Marines, Pfc, Bussell Webber and Corporal Joseph Caruso, have arrived home for a 30-day leave within a day of each other after meeting in a Naval hospital in San Diego, California. Caruso, who was wounded in the invasion of the island of Palau after passing through the Guadalcanal invasion without mishap, completed four…
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Friends Fete Mary Flaherty Now In Women’s Marine Corps Reserve-This Day in Norwood History-December 13, 1944
Two parties were given last week for Miss Mary Flaherty of 20 Lydcn street, who left Tuesday morning for boot training with the Women’s Marine Corps Reserve at Camp Lejeune, N. C. Mrs. Philip King of Central street was the hostess at a dinner party at her home given for Miss Flaherty last Saturday night.…
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