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Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945

WINS WINGS — Richard Martin Hynes, 20, son of Mr and Mrs. Patrick Hynes of 89 Howard Street, Norwood, who received his wings as an aerial navigator and appointment as … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945

This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945-General Arnold Gets GI View From Sgt. John H. Murphy

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

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

Pfc. Michael Georgeu Felled In Action In France Second Time Five Norwood men are reported wounded in action and a sixth local man is listed as missing in action in … Continue reading Five Norwood Soldiers Wounded, One Missing-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 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

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

Pfc. Lester J. Lynch of 519 Nahatan Street, Norwood, receives the Distinguished Service Cross and congratulations of Brig. Gen H W. Blakeley, Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division, Germany. … Continue reading Pfc. Lester Lynch Decorated-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

Pfc. Keady, Previously Reported Missing, Is Prisoner Of Nazis Francis J. Masce was laid to rest in Luxembourg, in the Luxembourg American Cemetery. Two Norwood men are reported killed in … Continue reading Two Listed Killed, One Missing And Another Wounded-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 1945