Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 23, 1961

PROMOTED — T/Sgt. James T. Donlan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Donlan of 81 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, who has been promoted to “Gy Sgt.” at a special ceremony at the 3rd Rt. Bn. Hq, Camp Pendleton, California.

Norwood Man Assigned To Ship As Cadet

Cadet William McAuliffe, son of Mr. and Mrs. William P. McAuliffe of 183 Walpole Street, Norwood, was recently assigned to the S.S. Steel Flyer of States Marine-Isthmian Agency, engaged in the round the world trade, as part of his second year of training at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York.

His year at sea is a regular part of the four-year course offered at the Academy to train qualified officers for the ships of the Merchant Marine. This year of sea duty is unique for it not only gives the Cadet an opportunity to gain a first-hand knowledge about the ships which he may later command, but also enrolls the Cadet as an ambassador in promoting good will in ports of call in friendly nations around the world.

While assigned to this vessel, he will visit Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, and Colombo.

Upon returning to the Academy next Fall, he will pursue a rigorous academic schedule encompassing such subjects as International Law, Maritime Law, World History, Naval Architecture, Marine Transportation, Naval Science, and Physics, as well as extensive military training necessary for a successful career at sea.

Upon graduation in 1963, he will receive a license as Third Officer in the Merchant Marine, a Bachelor of Science Degree, and a commission as Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve.

(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)