Ralph E. Shackley Pfc. Ralph F. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley of 93 East Cross street, was reported missing in action while taking part in the Sicilian … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
Roll of Honor
OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-May 29, 2012
(wickedlocal) The newly erected sign at the corner of Gay Street and Joy Street in Norwood is the latest Corner Memorial, dedicated to Army Spc. Keith David “Doc” Benson, who … Continue reading Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-May 29, 2012
Veteran’s Memorial Dedication-This Day In Norwood History-September 25, 1988
Dedication of the intersection of Shattuck Park and Nichols Street took place on September 25, 1988, in honor of: Adam Scott - World War II 1920 to 1944 Lloyd Batten … Continue reading Veteran’s Memorial Dedication-This Day In Norwood History-September 25, 1988
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968
Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968
Remains of Three More Local War Heroes En Route Home-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1949
Albert J. Goba, Joseph A. O’Loughlin And Hugh A. Donnelly Returned From Overseas Among the remains of 5205 Americans who lost their lives during World War II and have been … Continue reading Remains of Three More Local War Heroes En Route Home-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1949
Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead Returned Home-This Day In Norwood History-August 13, 1948
Paratrooper Killed In Philippines Was Prominent Norwood Athlete Second Lieutenant John H Maloney, Jr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H Maloney of 38 George Street, who was killed … Continue reading Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead Returned Home-This Day In Norwood History-August 13, 1948
Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial-This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948-Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial
Corporal Deeb’s Body Returned For Town Honors-This Day In Norwood History-October 29, 1947
Corporal Deeb's Body Returned For Town Honors-This Day In Norwood History-October 29, 1947