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
In The Service Now-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
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 23, 1945
List Two Wounded;Airman Is Missing Two Norwood men have been wounded in action on the Western front in Europe and a third is missing following aerial action over Germany, according … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 23, 1945
Charlie Santoro Gathers Norwoodites For Hawaiian Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
I know there are about a dozen or so people from Norwood, Mass. on this rock. I wish you could call them together on Christmas Day between 1100 and 1200 … Continue reading Charlie Santoro Gathers Norwoodites For Hawaiian Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
MARRIED HERE SUNDAY — Matthew F. Foley, U S.N , and his bride, the former Margaret I. Pendergast, following their marriage Sunday afternoon at St. Catherine’s Church. (Surette Photo) Miss … Continue reading Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Raymond Daniels Takes Navy Oath-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
BOSTON, January 17—Raymond E. Daniels. of 162 Walpole street. Norwood, was among the scores of 17-year-old volunteers who took the Navy oath of allegiance yesterday at the Navy Recruiting Station … Continue reading Raymond Daniels Takes Navy Oath-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Norwood WAVE Jane Clark in Navy Job in Washington DC-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1945
Norwood WAVE Jane Clark in Navy Job in Washington DC BOSTON — Among the Women Reservists now on duty with the Navy in the Nation’s Capital, releasing a man to … Continue reading Norwood WAVE Jane Clark in Navy Job in Washington DC-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1945
Leo J.Leonard Commended-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1945
Leo J. Leonard, A.M.M. 3/C, USNR, of Hill street, who has received a citation from his commanding officer for “commendable performance of duty in disregard of his personal safety, in … Continue reading Leo J.Leonard Commended-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1945
Norwood Gunner Algirdas C. Kazulis On Torpedo Plane Home With ‘Lucky 13’-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Norwood Gunner Algirdas C. Kazulis On Torpedo Plane Home With 'Lucky 13' Algirdas C. Kazulis, Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class, U.S.N.R., of 82 Sumner street, Norwood, has returned from a … Continue reading Norwood Gunner Algirdas C. Kazulis On Torpedo Plane Home With ‘Lucky 13’-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea Leo J. Leonard, A.M.M. 3/C of the U.S.N.R., has received a citation from his commanding officer for “commendable performance … Continue reading Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944