Mrs. J. L. Brien of 824 Washington Street, Dedham, formerly of Norwood, has to divide her rooting evenly in this war between the Army and the Marines. Two of her … Continue reading Four O’Briens With the Colors-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 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
First Lieutenant Raymond G Pendergast, Jr. Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
First Lieutenant Raymond G Pendergast, Jr. Wins Cluster To Air Medal AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION, England — A Norwood Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress crewman has recently … Continue reading First Lieutenant Raymond G Pendergast, Jr. Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Technical Sgt Arthur C Webber Promoted to Master Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Technical Sergeant Arthur C. Webber of Norwood, engineer in the personal crew of the "Fightin' 13th” AAF’s commanding general. In his assignment, Sergt. Webber is entrusted with keeping in perfect … Continue reading Technical Sgt Arthur C Webber Promoted to Master Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Sgt. Rafuse landed with assault troops on "D” day at Guam, but was wounded on the beach. He was evacuated to a Naval Hospital. Recently he returned to join his … Continue reading Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Lt. Martin O’Donnell Is Promoted To Rank Of Captain-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
256Lt. Martin O'Donnell Is Promoted To Rank Of Captain Lt. Martin O’Donnell of the AAF, son of Mrs. Mary O'Donnell of 299 Railroad Avenue, has recently been promoted to the … Continue reading Lt. Martin O’Donnell Is Promoted To Rank Of Captain-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
John Mulvehill Promoted To Rank Of Major-Norwood WWII Veteran-January 12, 1945
Captain John J. Mulvehill, 15th A.A.F., of 23 Cottage Street, Norwood was promoted on Christmas Day to the rank of Major, it was learned here today. Major Mulvehill has been … Continue reading John Mulvehill Promoted To Rank Of Major-Norwood WWII Veteran-January 12, 1945
Paratrooper John Maloney Jr. Killed, Pvt Otis Cooper Wounded, Pvt. Joseph Welch Held Prisoner-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
One Norwood man has been killed in action, another has been wounded and a third has been reported a prisoner of the Germans, according to ’War Department telegrams received this … Continue reading Paratrooper John Maloney Jr. Killed, Pvt Otis Cooper Wounded, Pvt. Joseph Welch Held Prisoner-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
Lt. John Mogan Returns From South Pacific-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
Lt John P. Mogan, of the 13th A.A.F., son of Mrs. Nora Mogan of 85 Casey Street, is home on a three-week furlough from the South Pacific area. Lt. Mogan … Continue reading Lt. John Mogan Returns From South Pacific-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
Lt. Gallant With 8th AAF Hard-Hitting Fighter Group-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
1945-01-12 1st Lt. Morris E. Gallant EIGHTH AIR FORCE FIGHTER STATION, England — Smiling as he sits in the cockpit of his P-51'Mustang fighter plane “Miss Janice" just before taking … Continue reading Lt. Gallant With 8th AAF Hard-Hitting Fighter Group-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945