1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List
Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
Ralph E. Shackley Pfc. Ralph F. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley of 93 East Cross street, was reported missing in action while taking part in the Sicilian … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-May 29, 2012
(wickedlocal) Norwood Dedicates Corner Memorial to Army Spc. Keith David “Doc” Benson NORWOOD — A new Corner Memorial now stands at the intersection of Gay Street and Joy Street, honoring … Continue reading Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-May 29, 2012
Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-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-February 13, 2012
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
Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-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-December 28, 1965
Local Boys Join Regular Army-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-August 18, 1965
Five Norwood Boys Enlist In Army For Three Years-August 11, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Five Norwood Boys Enlist In Army For Three Years
Airborne Wings For Paratrooper-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-December 10, 1964