PROMOTED — Duncan L. Cushing of 20 Rosemary Street, Norwood, was recently promoted to Major and appointed squadron commanding officer. He is with a B-24 Liberator Bomb Croup in the … Continue reading Duncan L. Cushing Promoted-This Day In Norwood History-April 20, 1945
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1945
A soldier paying respects to fellow servicemen who gave their lives in the Pacific campaign. Visits Graves Of Local Boys On Iwo Jima Sgt. William Costello of Hill Street, who … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1945
Local Co-Pilot Nears End Of Combat Training Course-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
FLYING FORTRESS CREW AT ALEXANDRIA (LAJ ARMY AIR FIELD. Front row, left to right: Flight Officer Robert B Drexler. Minneapolis, Minn : Flight Officer Albert J Billingham, Norwood; Flight Officer … Continue reading Local Co-Pilot Nears End Of Combat Training Course-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
One Killed, Another Missing; Third Is A Prisoner Of Nazis-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
SGT. RAYMOND F. O’BRIEN Kiilled A local Marine has been killed in action on Iwo Jima, a Norwood soldier, who had previously been reported missing has turned up a prisoner … Continue reading One Killed, Another Missing; Third Is A Prisoner Of Nazis-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
Captain W. W. Lawrence of the Army Air Corps pins on John J. Conley of Norwood the.decorations won by bis cousin, Lieut. Robert A. Browning, fighter pilot, now a prisoner … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 1945
Fought Off Attacking Craft Although Injured The Silver Star (SS) Medal is the third highest ranking award that can be received for valiant actions and may be awarded to any … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 23, 1945
List Two Wounded;Airman Is Missing Two Norwood men have been wounded in action on the Western front in Europe and a third is missing following aerial action over Germany, according … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 23, 1945
First Lieutenant Raymond G Pendergast, Jr. Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
First Lieutenant Raymond G Pendergast, Jr. Wins Cluster To Air Medal AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION, England — A Norwood Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress crewman has recently … Continue reading First Lieutenant Raymond G Pendergast, Jr. Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Technical Sgt Arthur C Webber Promoted to Master Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Technical Sergeant Arthur C. Webber of Norwood, engineer in the personal crew of the "Fightin' 13th” AAF’s commanding general. In his assignment, Sergt. Webber is entrusted with keeping in perfect … Continue reading Technical Sgt Arthur C Webber Promoted to Master Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Sgt. Dominic Gemelli Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Sgt. Dominic Gemelli Awarded Good Conduct Medal 15th ARMY AIR FORCE IN ITALY—S/Sgt. Dominic Gemelli, 24, of 284 Lenox street, Norwood, has been awarded the good conduct, according to a … Continue reading Sgt. Dominic Gemelli Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945