Once again the town of Norwood has been honored by being chosen as the headquarters of a new veterans’ organization, a Marine Corps League Post. This new Post was started … Continue reading New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
Silver Star Medal Awarded Posthumously To Sgt. O’Brien-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1946
Posthumous award of the Silver Star Medal has been made to the late Marine Platoon Sergeant Raymond F. O'Brien, formerly of Norwood, killed in action with the Fourth Marine Division, … Continue reading Silver Star Medal Awarded Posthumously To Sgt. O’Brien-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 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
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
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
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