Paratrooper Killed In Philippines Was Prominent Norwood Athlete Second Lieutenant John H Maloney, Jr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H Maloney of 38 George Street, who was killed … Continue reading Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead Returned Home-August 13, 1948
Three Local World War II Heroes Returned Home to Norwood for Final Military Honors-July 31, 1948
Fallen WWII servicemen Cpl. John E. Curran, Cpl. Joseph A. Selukas, and S/Sgt. Edward C. Erker were returned from England to Norwood for full military honors and burial.
Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial-This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948
This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948-Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial
Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948
Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea Private First Class John E. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E Johnson of 58 East Cross street, was … Continue reading Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948
Awarded Bronze Star For Heroic Rescue Of Comrades-This Day In Norwood History-February 21, 1947
The award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V’’ for the heroic rescue of two wounded comrades near Saint-Malo, France, during operations following the invasion, has been made to … Continue reading Awarded Bronze Star For Heroic Rescue Of Comrades-This Day In Norwood History-February 21, 1947
Charlie Carroll Is Former Signal Corps Radio Man-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1947
Charles Carroll, proprietor of Corroll Radio, 1177-1179 Washington Street, South Norwood, is shown preparing to test a customer's radio Mr. Carroll, a former Army Signal Corps radio technician, has been.'in … Continue reading Charlie Carroll Is Former Signal Corps Radio Man-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1947
Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr Home on Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
HOME ON FURLOUGH FROM GERMANY, Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr. was the Honored guest at a belated Christmas Party Saturday night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr Home on Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
Homeless Vet Finds Haven At VFW Headquarters-This Day in Norwood History-July 12, 1946
Another article about the Famigliette family, but with a better, less confusing headline than the one that ran two days ago.
Eight Norwood Boys Enlist In Army-This Day in Norwood History-July 5, 1946
This Day in Norwood History-July 5, 1946-Eight Norwood Boys Enlist In Army
Thomas F. Tracy Is Awarded Bronze Star Medal-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1946
UNITED STATES FORCES IN AUSTRIA—Private First Class Thomas F. Tracy, brother of Mrs. Mary Porazzo, 16 1st street, Norwood, Mass, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement … Continue reading Thomas F. Tracy Is Awarded Bronze Star Medal-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1946