David A. Ross Ends Training At Sub School-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945

David A. Ross, 27, motor mach mate 1/c, son of Mr and Mrs. R H. Ross of 117 East Cross Street, Norwood, has completed basic training at the Submarine School, Submarine Base. New London, Connecticut, for duty with the fleet of underseas fighters.

Ross will be entitled to wear the twin dolphin insignia of the Submarine Service after further experience aboard a submarine, during which he must demonstrate to his commanding officer that he is fully qualified to carry out the duties of his rate. The insignia is regarded as a mark of distinction throughout the Navy.

Ross was graduated in June ’34. from Norwood High. He has been in the Navy since September, 1942, had initial training at Newport, R. I., and duty at sea.

The Submarine School, the only one of its kind conducted by the Navy, is attended by a picked group of men who must pass special physical, mental, and psychological tests.

The school work takes place not only in classrooms and laboratories but also in numerous training submarines in which students master the actual techniques of operating the powerful fighting craft.

Many students at Submarine School already have seen battle as members of surface ship crews before volunteering for submarine duty.

(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)