Wilmington, MA. Veterans Services

10/28/2026

Join us with the Lynn/Swampscott Veterans Services in welcoming home remains of a WWII KIA, Joseph Gala from Merrill's Marauders

Merrill's Marauders or Unit Galahad, officially named the 5307th Composite Unit, was a United States Army special operations force unit that specialized in artillery observer, close-quarters battle, combat patrol, commando style raids in jungle warfare, guerrilla warfare, long-range pe*******on, special reconnaissance, and tracking targets to frontline military intelligence gathering or surprise attacks, which fought in the South-East Asian theatre of World War II, or China Burma India theater. They were disbanded in August 1944 after suffering heavy casualties, but their legacy lives on through the 75th Ranger Regiment, which wears their patch.

10/28/2026

The Department of Veterans Services would like to thank the First Responders from Wilmington on this National First Responders Day for their dedication to duty and sacrifice they give every day. True selfless service. We support them today and every day.

10/26/2026

Come join us on November 11th at 1100 on the Common as we pay respect to all who served on Veterans Day!
There will also be a Veterans Breakfast at the Wilmington United Methodist Church at 9am sponsered by the Wilmington Sons and Daughters of Italy. Please call 978-694=2040 so we can add your name to the list of people coming.

See you then!

10/15/2026

We would like to inform you that the department will be at training next week and returning to the office on Thursday. If you need assistance please still call the office and leave a voice message. We will get to you as soon as we can, training permiting.
Thank you for you support and understanding.

09/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible

Thank you to the WPD Drone Unit for this image from last weeks Remembrance Ceremony!

09/15/2026

Saturday October 24, please join the Wilmington Firefighters to help raise money for 22 Mohawks.

09/05/2026

Please join us on the Common this Friday.

Please join us on Friday, September 11th beginning at 8:30 AM on the Town Common. https://www.wilmingtonma.gov/home/news/wilmingtons-september-11th-25th-remembrance-ceremony

08/11/2026

The Wilmington Department of Veterans Services spent the afternoon with Woodland HomeWorks announcing the winner of a free roof! Thank you!

❤️🤍 This moment says it all — a handshake, a smile, and the start of something truly meaningful.

Our winner, Al, is not only a proud Navy veteran but also a Wilmington firefighter who has spent his life giving back to others.
Now, it’s our turn to give back — to thank Al for his service and dedication to the community he’s helped protect.

We’re honored to make his home safer and stronger, and grateful for the chance to show appreciation for all he’s done.

Stay tuned for the full reveal and project updates!

06/28/2026

It's getting close for us to wrap it up. Still time to come down as see us if you have any questions on Veteran, Veteran Family or service questions.