Charles King Jr. Fifty-four hours, three MREs, four hours of sleep (if you’re lucky), 55 miles to hike, obstacles to overcome and teamwork to pull one through. This, Charles King … Continue reading Norwood’s Charles King Jr. Shares His Marine Journey-March 26, 2011
WWII Ace George T. Lee Flies Again-April 3, 2005
(79thfightergroup.com- colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Smoke spewing from his fighter plane, the Nazi pilot is desperate to escape the American on his tail. Up, and then down. A … Continue reading WWII Ace George T. Lee Flies Again-April 3, 2005
Veterans Monument Dedicated-September 15, 1991
Thousands of residents gather in Norwood center to dedicate Frank Simoni's $500,000 "Protectors of the American Way" veterans monument, featuring keynote speaker Brig. Gen. Richard I. Neal.
Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood's most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque … Continue reading Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Charlton Heston Calls USMC Wife-January 23, 1984
Husband in Beirut Wife gets Heston's call Sharon and George Curtis Jr. in the doorway of their house on Nahatan St. After dinner on Monday, Sharon Curtis was expecting a … Continue reading Charlton Heston Calls USMC Wife-January 23, 1984
A Town Shrouded in Grief for a Fallen Son-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1968
A devastating sacrifice hits home as Norwood unites to receive the body of Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Murphy, son of the town's Police Chief.
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-June 15, 1968
The son of Norwood's Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.
Sports Award Will Honor Vietnam Victim-May 26, 1966
John F Concannon's resting place, Arlington National Cemetery (Findagrave) The school committee last night approved the establishment of an annual John F. Concannon athletic award at Norwood High School. Mr. … Continue reading Sports Award Will Honor Vietnam Victim-May 26, 1966
Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-December 28, 1965
BARTLEY E. KING, JR. Pvt Bartley E. King Jr., whose parents live at 238 Veron Street, Norwood, completed eight weeks of military police training at the Army Training Center, Fort … Continue reading Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-December 28, 1965
Norwood Marine Decorated For Heroism In VietNam-December 1, 1965
DECORATED—Staff Sergeant Jerry LaSalvia of Norwood (left) is presented the Bronze Star Medal at ceremonies at Camp Pendleton, California. (Marine Corps Photo) Marine Staff Sergeant Jerry Lasalvia, son of Mrs. … Continue reading Norwood Marine Decorated For Heroism In VietNam-December 1, 1965