No Word Received Of Fate Of Lieut. Gallant-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945

This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945-No Word Received Of Fate Of Lieut. Gallant

George T. ‘Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission-This Day In Norwood History-June 10, 1945

Colonel George T. Lee (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Governor Darden has just received his commission as an honorary lieutenant in the Eighty-Sixth Fighter-Bomber Group, better known in the … Continue reading George T. ‘Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission-This Day In Norwood History-June 10, 1945

Norwood’s Col Lee Flies 252d Mission to Set New Record-This Day In Norwood History-April 28, 1945

Lt Col George T. Lee, 25, son of Mrs. Mary J. Lee of 26 Rock st., this town, recently flew his 252d mission to set a new 1st Tactical Air … Continue reading Norwood’s Col Lee Flies 252d Mission to Set New Record-This Day In Norwood History-April 28, 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

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

John Mulvehill Promoted To Rank Of Major-Norwood WWII Veteran-January 12, 1945

Captain John J. Mulvehill, 15th A.A.F., of 23 Cottage Street, Norwood was promoted on Christmas Day to the rank of Major, it was learned here today. Major Mulvehill has been … Continue reading John Mulvehill Promoted To Rank Of Major-Norwood WWII Veteran-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