256Lt. Martin O'Donnell Is Promoted To Rank Of Captain Lt. Martin O’Donnell of the AAF, son of Mrs. Mary O'Donnell of 299 Railroad Avenue, has recently been promoted to the … Continue reading Lt. Martin O’Donnell Is Promoted To Rank Of Captain-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Paratrooper John Maloney Jr. Killed, Pvt Otis Cooper Wounded, Pvt. Joseph Welch Held Prisoner-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
One Norwood man has been killed in action, another has been wounded and a third has been reported a prisoner of the Germans, according to ’War Department telegrams received this … Continue reading Paratrooper John Maloney Jr. Killed, Pvt Otis Cooper Wounded, Pvt. Joseph Welch Held Prisoner-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
Lt. John Mogan Returns From South Pacific-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
Lt John P. Mogan, of the 13th A.A.F., son of Mrs. Nora Mogan of 85 Casey Street, is home on a three-week furlough from the South Pacific area. Lt. Mogan … Continue reading Lt. John Mogan Returns From South Pacific-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
Lt. Gallant With 8th AAF Hard-Hitting Fighter Group-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
1945-01-12 1st Lt. Morris E. Gallant EIGHTH AIR FORCE FIGHTER STATION, England — Smiling as he sits in the cockpit of his P-51'Mustang fighter plane “Miss Janice" just before taking … Continue reading Lt. Gallant With 8th AAF Hard-Hitting Fighter Group-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force James Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Porter of 61 Washington street, recently graduated from the pilot school at Napier Field, … Continue reading James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
Lt. Col. George T. Lee Has Flown Over 200 Missions-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
LT. COL. GEORGE T. LEE LT. COL. GEORGE T. LEE, of Norwood, recently promoted from Major in the Army Air Forces, is Deputy Group Commander of a veteran P-47 Thunderbolt … Continue reading Lt. Col. George T. Lee Has Flown Over 200 Missions-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
T-Sgt. Flaherty In San Francisco TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific A telegram was received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Flaherty from their … Continue reading TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Cpl. John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Chaplain John D. St. John of Newton and his cousin CpI.John W. Heylin, Norwood, in Italy. (AAF Photo) 15TH AAF IN ITALY — Major John D. St. John, a chaplain … Continue reading Cpl. John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Edward Chandler Leaves For Flight Training-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
256 NAVAL AIR CADET: Edward Chandler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Chandler of 55 Winslow Avenue, who has completed pre-flight training at Chapel Hill. N. C. After spending … Continue reading Edward Chandler Leaves For Flight Training-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson Wins Bronze Star Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson Wins Bronze Star Medal AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION. England — Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson, 28, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Hermanson … Continue reading Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson Wins Bronze Star Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944