Norwalk to Host Medal of Honor Recipient Jim "Doc" McCloughan for Special Dinner and Memorial Ceremony
Norwalk to Host Medal of Honor Recipient Jim "Doc" McCloughan for Special Dinner and Memorial Ceremony
Norwalk, CT – The Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee is honored to welcome Medal of Honor recipient Jim "Doc" McCloughan to Norwalk for a weekend of remembrance, reflection, and community recognition.
A special dinner in Mr. McCloughan’s honor will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the Norwalk Inn. The public is warmly invited to attend this event and hear firsthand from one of our nation’s most decorated military heroes.
Jim McCloughan was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2017 by President Donald Trump for his acts of extraordinary bravery and heroism while serving as a combat medic during the Vietnam War. From May 13 to May 15, 1969 , McCloughan risked his life numerous times to rescue and treat wounded soldiers under intense enemy fire.
Notably, McCloughan served in the same unit as Norwalk native Daniel Shea , who was killed in action on May 14, 1969. At the request of the Shea family, Mr. McCloughan has graciously agreed to speak at the Veterans Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m. , to be held at the Shea-Magrath Memorial and Wall of Remembrance.
“Welcoming a veteran of this caliber to Norwalk is a tremendous honor,” said Jeff DeWitt, Chairman of the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee. “This weekend is not just about history—it’s about personal sacrifice, brotherhood, and the power of remembrance. We hope the community will join us in showing our deep appreciation.”
McCloughan will be traveling from his home in Michigan with his wife and their two dogs to attend the weekend’s events.
Those interested in attending the dinner can RSVP through the following link:
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About the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee:
The Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of Norwalk’s military veterans through events, education, and the preservation of local memorials and history.