(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
Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-This Day In Norwood History-February 13, 2012
Norwood firefighter Dennis Mawn, returned in December after serving on a second tour of duty in Iraq. Dennis Mawn returned to work at the Norwood Fire Department with two tours … Continue reading Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-This Day In Norwood History-February 13, 2012
Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1965
BARTLEY E. KING, JR. Pvt Bartley E. King Jr., whose parents live at 238 Veron Street, Norwood, completed eight weeks of military police training at the Army Training Center, Fort … Continue reading Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1965
Local Boys Join Regular Army-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965
Nine local boys are being sworn in at the Boston Army Base for a three-year hitch in the Regular Army by Captain Lawrence Welding on extreme right. From left to … Continue reading Local Boys Join Regular Army-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965
Five Norwood Boys Enlist In Army For Three Years-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Five Norwood Boys Enlist In Army For Three Years
Airborne Wings For Paratrooper-This Day In Norwood History-December 10, 1964
PFC. JOHN J. CONCANNON Pfc. John J. Concannon of Norwood has graduated from Army Airborne Jump School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and earned his “Silver Wings” along with the … Continue reading Airborne Wings For Paratrooper-This Day In Norwood History-December 10, 1964
Norwood Army Nurse Saved From Death In Fiery Crash-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1964
By E. V. McLEAN A Norwood Army nurse, stationed at the Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville, Pa., is alive today and home on leave after being saved from her … Continue reading Norwood Army Nurse Saved From Death In Fiery Crash-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1964
Leonard Sansone, Famed Artist, Killed in Crash-This Day In Norwood History-October 17, 1963
Leonard Sansone Word has been received here of the recent death In an automobile accident in Miami, Fla., of Leonard Sansone, 46, former Norwood resident and nationally known artist, who … Continue reading Leonard Sansone, Famed Artist, Killed in Crash-This Day In Norwood History-October 17, 1963
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 23, 1961
M-Sgt. E. Pendergast On Atomic Exercises-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 24, 1955