ConwayTuesday, November 10
Conway honors twin brothers killed in World War II with a new historic marker
The 5AM Socastee team
Conway unveiled a historic marker Monday, Nov. 9, at Collins Park for twin brothers Lt. Edward R. Norton and Lt. James A. Norton. They were serving together in the U.S. Army Air Forces when their B-26 bomber was shot down over the North Sea, near Holland, on May 17, 1943. Both brothers and the rest of the crew were killed.
At least 70 Horry County residents died in World War II
- At least 70
- Horry County residents died in World War II
- Over 4,000
- people from Horry County served, the city said
- 22
- was the twins' age when they served together
Sources: MyHorryNews.com, WMBF
The marker has two sides. One remembers the twins, known as Hoagie and Wack. The other, the city said ahead of the ceremony, covers the county's role in the war, including the creation of Myrtle Beach Army Air Field. Their nephew, Lt. Larkin Spivey, said, "The three of us, our whole lives, have idolized these two heroes."
- Where: Collins Park, 1012 16th Avenue, Conway
- Plaza: new brick plaza, supported by Lynda and Arnold Johnson
- Design: donated by architectural firm LS3P
- Also named for them: Norton General Aviation Terminal at Myrtle Beach International Airport
75 yardsfrom the twins' Main Street childhood home to Collins Park
The Norton brothers grew up on Main Street, just north of Collins Park.
Source: MyHorryNews.com
Sources: MyHorryNews.com, WMBF