Annie Frasier Norton (1893-1918), from East Boston, joined the Navy in WWI, serving at Portsmouth Naval Yard. She died from the Spanish flu at 25 and received full military honors.
When Norton joined the Navy, she was one of thousands of women entering military service. She was assigned to the Portsmouth Naval Yard, a vital location during World War I. Norton fell ill and eventually died from the Spanish flu at the age of twenty-five. She was given full military honors.
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The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail celebrates the past accomplishments of remarkable women in Boston, claiming their rightful place in our City’s history. Through education, reflection, and an interactive city-wide monument, we activate the powerful female side of Boston’s history.
