First Sgt. Leonard J Masino Enjoys First Holidays Home In Four Years After four years of overseas service, First Sgt. Leonard J Masino was able this year to spend the … Continue reading First Sgt. Leonard J Masino Enjoys First Holidays Home In Four Years-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force James Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Porter of 61 Washington street, recently graduated from the pilot school at Napier Field, … Continue reading James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
Lt. Col. George T. Lee Has Flown Over 200 Missions-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
LT. COL. GEORGE T. LEE LT. COL. GEORGE T. LEE, of Norwood, recently promoted from Major in the Army Air Forces, is Deputy Group Commander of a veteran P-47 Thunderbolt … Continue reading Lt. Col. George T. Lee Has Flown Over 200 Missions-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines Believed to be one of the first Norwood boys to land on the Philippines with U. S. Army forces in their quest … Continue reading Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
T-Sgt. Flaherty In San Francisco TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific A telegram was received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Flaherty from their … Continue reading TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
TSgt Thomas F. Coyne, Pvt Peter F. Daly Recovering From Wounds In England-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
TSgt Thomas F. Coyne, Pvt Peter F. Daly Recovering From Wounds In England THE 79TH GENERAL HOSPITAL—England Wounded in the right arm by a German machine gun bullet as his … Continue reading TSgt Thomas F. Coyne, Pvt Peter F. Daly Recovering From Wounds In England-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Cpl. John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Chaplain John D. St. John of Newton and his cousin CpI.John W. Heylin, Norwood, in Italy. (AAF Photo) 15TH AAF IN ITALY — Major John D. St. John, a chaplain … Continue reading Cpl. John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 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
Pfc. Martin J. Walsh Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Martin J. Walsh Awarded Good Conduct Medal WITH AN ARMORED DIVISION AT THE SIEGFRIED LINE — The Good Conduct Medal for behavior and efficiency during the last year has … Continue reading Pfc. Martin J. Walsh Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India ASSAM, India—Edward F. Wenzel, 26. son of Mrs. Helen F. Wenzel of 46 Chapel Street, Norwood, has been promoted to the rank … Continue reading Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944