Dominic (left) and Vincent (right) pictured as the Rondinelli brothers met in Italy for the first time. A Sturtevant Avenue soldier and a brother he had never seen met recently … Continue reading Interpreter Turns Out To Be Brother Norwood Soldier Has Never Met-This Day in Norwood History-March 22, 1946
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946
Off For The Army Two Norwood men who have signed up with the U. S. Army are shown being congratulated by Pfc. Francis X. Moynihan (center) at the Recruiting Station … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 1, 1946
Reunion Dinner of the 101st Infantry veterans of World War II will be held in the Main Ballroom of the Hotel Bradford Boston at 8 00 p m Sunday March … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 1, 1946
Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Two Norwood brothers, Pfc. Kenneth J. Cashen of the Marines, and Ralph D. Cashen of the Army, both of whom have been presented the Purple Heart for wounds received in … Continue reading Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1945
Pvt. Cavanaugh Of Marines Off For Foreign Service Pvt. Kenneth Cavanaugh, 17, of the U. S. Marine Corps 16ft last Thursday for the West Coast en route to foreign service. … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1945
VJ Day. 1946, May Be Welcome Home Day August 14. 1946. the first anniversary of V-J Day, may be the date of Norwood's Welcome Home Day to her sons and … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945
McDonough Boys Win Discharges Two Norwood brothers recently discharged from the service are Sgt. Patrick McDonough and Pfc Joseph McDonough, sons of Mr and Mrs. William A McDonough of 333 … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945
Combat Vet Dies In Crash Overseas-October 5, 1945
Norwood Combat Veteran Sgt. Witold J. Juskiewicz Jr. Killed in Post-War Germany Crash Just months after the Allied victory in Europe, tragedy has struck a local military family. Sgt. Witold … Continue reading Combat Vet Dies In Crash Overseas-October 5, 1945
Silver, Bronze Stars And Presidential Citation Are Awarded To Staff Sergeant James J. Tomm-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Staff Sergeant James J. Tomm of 19 Dean Street, Norwood, is shown as he received congratulations from Major General Charles L. Mullins, commander of the 25th "Tropic Lightning" Division in … Continue reading Silver, Bronze Stars And Presidential Citation Are Awarded To Staff Sergeant James J. Tomm-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Sgt. Fitzgerald Out With 124 Points T/Sgt. James B Fitzgerald, son of Mr. John Fitzgerald of 32 Adam Street, received his discharge from the Army at Fort Devens last Friday … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945