David A. Ross 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 … Continue reading David A. Ross Ends Training At Sub School-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Lt. John J Murphy Is Awarded Bronze Star-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Lt. John J. Murphy of Norwood, Marine M P , shown being presented with the Bronze Star at a ceremony somewhere in the Pacific. SOMEWHERE IN THE PACIFIC (Delayed)—For remaining … Continue reading Lt. John J Murphy Is Awarded Bronze Star-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Pfc. George Deeb Killed In Action On Iwo Jima, Pvt. Charles F. Esper, Pvt. William Bader Wounded In Germany-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Two Other Norwood Servicemen Reported Wounded In Germany Pfc. George Deeb Pfc. George Deeb, 20-year-old Norwood Marine, was killed in action on Iwo Jima on February 20th, according to a … Continue reading Pfc. George Deeb Killed In Action On Iwo Jima, Pvt. Charles F. Esper, Pvt. William Bader Wounded In Germany-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
WAC Recruit-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Eileen O'Brien, 48 Florence Avenue Norwood who left Boston on March 19 with a shipment of WAC recruits to Fort Des Moines Iowa Womens Arms Corps Training Center. Pvt O’Brien's … Continue reading WAC Recruit-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
One Killed, Another Missing; Third Is A Prisoner Of Nazis-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 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
Norwood In The Service-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 Lynch Decorated-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 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
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
Pfc Merton Haynes, Pfc Francis Masce Killed, Sgt. Edward Utorka Missing, Pfc. John Keady Prisoner-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 1945
Pfc. Ready, Previously Reported Missing, Is Prisoner Of Nazis Two Norwood men are reported killed in action, one is reported missing and one wounded, while a fifth has turned up … Continue reading Pfc Merton Haynes, Pfc Francis Masce Killed, Sgt. Edward Utorka Missing, Pfc. John Keady Prisoner-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