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
John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947
John R. Bnuchard 19, son of Nelson Bouchard of 278 Vernon .street. Norwood has been selected and appointed a Midshipman. USN at the Navy's only Pre-Flight School Ottumwa. Iowa, under … Continue reading John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 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
Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct Medal In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-November 14, 1946
Cpl Robert F. Lobisser HEADQUARTERS. 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific—Corporal Robert F. Lobisser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lobisser, 535 Walpole street. Norwood, has earned the Army's Good Conduct Medal … Continue reading Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct Medal In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-November 14, 1946
110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
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.
Military Rites Conducted For Harold Stewart-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946
This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946-Military Rites Conducted For Harold Stewart
Ray Martin Named to European Theatre All-Star Hockey Team-This Day in Norwood History-April 13, 1946
FRANKFURT, Germany—Private First Class Ray Martin of Norwood, Mass. has been selected as a member European Theater Championship hockey team of 1946. Selection was made recently at a banquet in … Continue reading Ray Martin Named to European Theatre All-Star Hockey Team-This Day in Norwood History-April 13, 1946
Post-War Celebrations Planned-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1946
Selectmen Favor Gala Celebration The Board of Selectmen is in favor of making Norwood’s Welcome Home Day to its war veterans a gala affair and will urge the appropriation of … Continue reading Post-War Celebrations Planned-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1946
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