(79thfightergroup.com- colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Smoke spewing from his fighter plane, the Nazi pilot is desperate to escape the American on his tail. Up, and then down. A … Continue reading WWII Ace George T. Lee Flies Again-April 3, 2005
Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood's most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque … Continue reading Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Four Local Youths Enlist In US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962
This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962-Four Local Youths Enlist In US Navy
WAF A1C Priscilla A. Marsh Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
DECORATED—Major Clifford G. Harris, Commander of the 25th Communications Squadron, USAFE, Wiesbaden, Germany is shown congratulating WAF A1C Priscilla A. Marsh upon announcement of her award of the Air Force … Continue reading WAF A1C Priscilla A. Marsh Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
Norwood In The Service-March 23, 1961
T/Sgt. James T. Donlan PROMOTED — T/Sgt. James T. Donlan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Donlan of 81 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, who has been promoted to "Gy Sgt." … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-March 23, 1961
First Jet Landing Made at Norwood Airport…. By Mistake-July 25, 1957
This Day In Norwood History-July 25, 1957-First Jet Landing Made at Norwood Airport…. By Mistake
Norwood Men Enlist In Air Force-December 1, 1955
THESE SIX NORWOOD MEN enlisted In the United States Air Force during the month of November representing but a few of the large group to enter the service from this … Continue reading Norwood Men Enlist In Air Force-December 1, 1955
M-Sgt. E. Pendergast On Atomic Exercises-March 24, 1955
M/SGT. EDWARD PENDERGAST Now at the Atomic Energy Commission Proving Grounds at Camp Desert Rock, Nev., for the latest series of atomic tests is Marine M/Sgt. Edward B. Pendergast, son … Continue reading M-Sgt. E. Pendergast On Atomic Exercises-March 24, 1955
In The Service Now-February 25, 1955
Norwood Boys At Boot Camp Edmund Leonard Johnson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund L. Johnson of 105 Rock Street, Norwood, and George Joseph Flynn, son of Mrs. Lea … Continue reading In The Service Now-February 25, 1955
Former Norwoodite MSgt. George S. Buckman Given USAF Recruiting Job Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955
M/Sgt. George S. Buckman, Jr, has been appointed station commander of the United States Air Force Recruiting Station located in the Post Office, Norwood, according to Lt. Col. William A. … Continue reading Former Norwoodite MSgt. George S. Buckman Given USAF Recruiting Job Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955