James Norwood was born in Belfast, Ireland, on November 5, 1893, the son of Samuel Norwood and Alice Norwood, of Belfast, Ireland. James enlisted November 3, 1914 in Sarnia. At the time, he listed his occupation as a farmer and his marital status as single. He would become a member of the Army, Canadian Infantry, Western Ontario Regiment, 18th Battalion, with the rank of Corporal. On September 15, 1916, James Norwood would lose his life while fighting during the Battle of the Somme, France. James Norwood would later be officially listed as, Previously reported Missing now Killed in Action. Attack at Courcelette. Twenty-two year old James Norwood is buried in Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, Somme, France, Grave XXXV.C.4. He was awarded the: Canadian Memorial Cross Medal.
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