A Collection of articles about Norwood military veterans through the years.
Church on split. This church was built in 1900 and was the original home of the Methodist Episcopal Church. I t became the First Church of Christ Scientists in 1934 … Continue reading The “Split” and along Walpole Street
Post Office and Post Office Square. Site of the current Post office was where the Everett School was located. The Guild School was located across the street on Guild St. … Continue reading Post Office Square/Guild Square Park
From the corner of Cedar Street down to Walpole Street is not actually part of Swedeville. The Winslow family had owned the land between Cedar and Walpole Streets – Their … Continue reading The Winslow School and Beyond
Chapel Street is a road that had been part of the landscape of South Dedham years before it became a part of Swedeville. When Isaac Ellis was in his eighties, … Continue reading Chapel Street: A Main Road with a…
Initially, Swedeville appears to have been a multi-ethnic neighborhood; composed of German, Irish, Lithuanian, New England/Canadian, as well as families from Scandinavian countries all lived there. It is highly … Continue reading The People Who Settled Swedeville
o—0—o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiot’s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At “The Hook” To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot
Sanction Honor Roll For Local Service Men Cost Of Board Estimated To Be Approximately $1300 Norwood’s Roll of Honor, accepted by the Board of Selectmen Tuesday evening, “I’ll be placed … Continue reading Selectmen Approve Plans For Construction Of Honor…
(Address delivered by Harry B. Butters, who served as a Norwood Selectman for 35 years, on May 15, 1945, at a ceremony in Memorial Hall honoring Norwood’s Gold Star Mothers) … Continue reading Our Heroic Dead
1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List
This monument, located in Aaron Guild Park, was dedicated by the Norfolk County Marine Corps League in 1957. The inscription reads: In Memory of All Marines of Norfolk County Who Gave … Continue reading In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk…
Pfc. Ralph F. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley of 93 East Cross street, was reported missing in action while taking part in the Sicilian campaign in August … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
No Details Given Parents In War Department Telegram Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley, 83 East Cross Street, Norwood, was reported by the War Department … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian…
Henry Oliver Peabody was born in Boxford, Massachusetts on May 13, 1826. Peabody was a self-made millionaire who made his money by inventing a cartridge-loading rifle during the Civil War- … Continue reading Henry Oliver Peabody
Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
WILLIAM T. ALLARDNAIMI BADERRUDOLPH BALLOUGHEDMOND BOCHANOWICZFRANCIS G. BOWLESSTEPHEN D. BUCKUSMERRILL CONRADLESTER A COPELANDPATRICK J. COSTELLOPAUL A. COUGHLINCOLEMAN J.COYNE, JR.JOHN E. CURRANFREDERICK I DEEBGEORGE DEEBJOSEPH F. DENNEHYTHOMAS ELIASSANTINO FERRARADAVID FITTSTHOMAS J. … Continue reading Norwood’s WWII Gold Star Veterans
The concept of wearing a ring to create a feeling of unity among a group of people – fellowship rings – is believed to have started in ancient Egypt, where some … Continue reading Did You Know? Class Rings
OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
In recognition of his dedicated service to the community, the Norwood Rotary Club honored Veterans Agent Ted Mulvehill with the prestigious Service Above Self Award, the club’s highest accolade. This … Continue reading Norwood Rotary Club Honors Veterans Agent Ted…
In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched his team to the state baseball championship and signed a professional contract with the Boston Braves, with whom he made his … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe…
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 Jr. said, is … Continue reading Norwood’s Charles King Jr. Shares His Marine…
Smoke spewing from his fighter plane, the Nazi pilot is desperate to escape the American on his tail. Up, and then down. A hard bank left, a rash dive to … Continue reading WWII Ace George T. Lee Flies Again-This…
The Norwood Veterans Monument Committee is holding a dedication ceremony for the monument today at noon. The theme of the 20-foot high “Protectors of the American Way” monument depicts our … Continue reading Veterans Monument Dedicated-This Day in Norwood History-…
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…
Dedication of the intersection of Shattuck Park and Nichols Street took place on September 25, 1988, in honor of: Adam Scott – World War II 1920 to 1944 Lloyd Batten … Continue reading Veteran’s Memorial Dedication-This Day In Norwood History-September…
Husband in Beirut Wife gets Heston’s call After dinner on Monday, Sharon Curtis was expecting a call from her Sister-in-law. But when the phone rang, the voice on the other … Continue reading Charlton Heston Calls USMC Wife-This Day In…
John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968
Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. He was attached to Company … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard…
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 Gordon, Ga, December 23. … Continue reading Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police…
Marine Staff Sergeant Jerry Lasalvia, son of Mrs. Phelomena Lasalvia of 1062 Washington Street, Norwood, has received the Bronze Star Medal from General Wallace M. Greene, Jr., Commandant of the … Continue reading Norwood Marine Decorated For Heroism In VietNam-This…
Marine Private First Class Channing W. Souther III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Channing W. Souther Jr. of 71 Berwick Place, Norwood, was meritoriously promoted to his present rank upon … Continue reading Marine Merit Promotion For C. W. Souther-This…
Pfc. John J. Concannon of Norwood has graduated from Army Airborne Jump School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and earned his “Silver Wings” along with the extra pay of $55.00 … Continue reading Airborne Wings For Paratrooper-This Day In Norwood…
By E. V. McLEAN A Norwood Army nurse, stationed at the Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville, Pa., is alive today and home on leave after being saved from her … Continue reading Norwood Army Nurse Saved From Death In…
John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, was the guest of honor at a dinner attended by more than 100 persons on January 23 at the Lord Fox. The occasion … Continue reading John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner…
USS VALLEY FORGE — Robert Johnson, radarman third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Johnson of 69 Elliot street, Norwood, is serving aboard the amphibious assault carrier … Continue reading Robert Johnson Aboard Carrier USS Valley Forge-This…
Marine Lance Corporal Robert F Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F Robinson of 26 Columbia Road, Norwood, returned recently to the Marine Corps Air Station at Beaufort, S … Continue reading Robert F Robinson Ends Training-This Day In…
Marine Private First Class Steven J. Weiand, son of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph F. Weiand of 27 Redwood Drive, Norwood, returned to Camp Lejeune, N C., on Dec. 3, with … Continue reading Norwood Marine Returns To Camp Lejeune-This Day…
DECORATED—Major Clifford G. Harris, Commander of the 25th Communications Squadron, USAFE, Wiesbaden, Germany is shown congratulating WAF A1C Priscilla A. Marsh upon announcement of her award of the Air Force … Continue reading WAF A1C Priscilla A. Marsh Awarded Air…
Charles E. Joncs/ Ml 2/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jones of 102 Broadway, has arrived on the West Coast on the U.S.S. Oconto and is on his … Continue reading Charles Jones En Route Home For Discharge-This…
Completes USMC Boot Training Marine Pvt. John J. McMorrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. McMorrow of 32 High Street, Norwood, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps … Continue reading Completes USMC Boot Training-This Day In Norwood…
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 … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood…
For the first time since the establishment of the Servicemens’ Fund Committee here fifteen years ago, total agreement on the disposition of the $90,000 now available, has been reached. The … Continue reading Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day…
Norwood Marine Completes Boot Training-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1957
Honored At Testimonial Banquet The Massachusetts Amvets honored former Civil Service Commissioner Clement A Riley of Norwood when they presented him their highest award, the Amvets Certificate of Merit, at … Continue reading Top Amvet Award Conferred On Former Civil…
The doctor is a Navy lieutenant, Tufts graduate, and a girl. She’s Lt Mary T. Lynch, now stationed at Newport Naval Hospital, Newport, R.I.-and she’s the only woman doctor in … Continue reading Norwood Girl Navy Doctor Stationed at Newport,…
This Day in Norwood History- August 21, 1956-Norwood-Built Plane Widens Its Versatility
By ARTHUR A. RILET The Helio Courier, an aircraft with extraordinary characteristics, and the product of the minds of two Greater Boston men is now finding its way to many … Continue reading Norwood-Built Plane Widens Its Versatility-This Day in…
On Monday, January 9, 1956, there will be a special skating program at the Roll-Land Skating Rink in Norwood. This program is being sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans and … Continue reading Roll-Land Champions To Skate For DAV Benefit-This…
THESE SIX NORWOOD MEN enlisted In the United States Air Force during the month of November representing but a few of the large group to enter the service from this … Continue reading Norwood Men Enlist In Air Force-This Day…
Helps to Ease Bombing Terror German Mother, Son Start New Life Here Ten years ago, in the last stages of World War II, Mrs. Ingeborg Schumacher lived in terror while … Continue reading Norwood Vet of Hamburg Raids Takes In…
Now at the Atomic Energy Commission Proving Grounds at Camp Desert Rock, Nev., for the latest series of atomic tests is Marine M/Sgt. Edward B. Pendergast, son of Mr. and … Continue reading M-Sgt. E. Pendergast On Atomic Exercises-This Day…
Norwood Boys At Boot Camp Edmund Leonard Johnson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund L. Johnson of 105 Rock Street, Norwood, and George Joseph Flynn, son of Mrs. Lea … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood…
M/Sgt. George S. Buckman, Jr, has been appointed station commander of the United States Air Force Recruiting Station located in the Post Office, Norwood, according to Lt. Col. William A. … Continue reading Former Norwoodite MSgt. George S. Buckman Given…
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954
Col George T Lee, War Ace and Pilot, Killed in Jet Crash-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1954
SIXTH MLEET (FHTNC)— The attack carrier USS Midway was engaged in ‘’Operation Rendezvous” in the Mediterranean Sea from March 17 to 25. Aboard the Midway are Edward C. Hayman, machinist’s … Continue reading Norwood Sailors Aboard Carrier In Mediterranean-This Day…
Finish Training Al Parris Island Joseph T. Crowe and Vincent J. Lee Jr, both of Norwood, recently completed their recruit training at Parris Island, S.C., the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood…
THESE FOUR NORWOOD BOYS of the Class of ’52, Norwood High School, have just completed 12 weeks of basic training at Sampson Air Force Base, New York, and are now … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood…
RECRUIT TRAINEES Navy Promotes Kenneth Towne Kenneth S. Towne, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill C. Towne of 96 Nichols street, Norwood, has been advanced to metalsmith third class, … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood…
This ad for Ellis Gardens ran on June 30th, 1950. OWN YOUR OWN HOME THE MOST SENSATIONAL OFFER IN THE SMALL HOME-BUILDING FIELD IN ELLIS GARDENS, NORWOOD 4 and 5 … Continue reading Ellis Gardens-This Day In Norwood History-June 30,…
Joseph Stiveletta, president of Tamworth Construction, announces the starting of the new section in their Cedarcrest Development in Norwood. Plans have been completed for the erection of 70 homes in … Continue reading Cedarcrest Housing Development-This Day In Norwood History-February…
ON SCHEDULE—Work is progressing according to schedule on the Norwood Veterans Housing Project off Roosevelt avenue. Thirteen cellars have already been poured and excavations have been made for a score … Continue reading Norwood Veteran’s Housing Project Progressing-This Day in…
Sgt. Anthony J. Scafuri, of 7 Atwood Avenue, Norwood, has been commended for outstanding performance of duty as a military escort in the program of returning American war dead, the … Continue reading Army Commends Sgt Anthony Scafuri-This Day in…
Commander John W. Murphy of Norwood Post 70, American Legion, last night re-appointed Past Commander John J. Murphy to head up the Legion’s program to provide entertainment for veterans confined … Continue reading John J. Murphy Will Head Legion’s Hospital…
Architect’s Drawing of Washington Heights Proposal-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1949
V. F. W..COMMANDER Joseph Paduck shown with Norwood Post’s colors and other property he saved when fire wrecked headquarters this morning. NORWOOD, March 5—Two firemen were injured and several families … Continue reading Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home;…
Introducing Executive Committeeman John J. Murphy John, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C C. Murphy of 877 Washington street, attended the Norwood Public schools graduating from Norwood High School … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood…
Albert J. Goba, Joseph A. O’Loughlin And Hugh A. Donnelly Returned From Overseas Among the remains of 5205 Americans who lost their lives during World War II and have been … Continue reading Remains of Three More Local War Heroes…
This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948-Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial
This Day In Norwood History-July 30, 1948-Norwood Airman Sole Survivor As B-29 Crashes On Arabian Coast On World Hop
This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948-Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial
The youngest president of an American Legion Auxiliary in Massachusetts and probably the youngest Auxiliary president in the entire United States is attractive Hazel M. Wood of 102 Walpole Street, … Continue reading Hazel M. Wood Honored With Presidency Of…
Laraways Have More Money And Time Since Buying Movable Home Mr. and .Mrs. Steven L. Laraway, their 16-year-old daughter, Estelle, and the family cat, Minnie, live on the corner of … Continue reading Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their…
Tod row, left to right: 6-month-old Patricia Sheehan of 401 Nahatan street; five-month-old Patrick Burke of 24 Oolah avenue, and four-month-old Robert Simoni of 172 Neponset street. Bottom row, left … Continue reading Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-February…
To Be Developed With Eye To Future Construction Of Recreation Center William L. Hyland, chairman of the Norwood Servicemen’s Building Committee, accompanied by committee members Irving Berkland, Edward F. Farmer, … Continue reading Plans Speeded Up For Construction Of Vets’…
Private First Class John E. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E Johnson of 58 East Cross street, was commended recently by Colonel K M. Moore, Corps Engineer Commander, … Continue reading Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For…
75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947
The award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V’’ for the heroic rescue of two wounded comrades near Saint-Malo, France, during operations following the invasion, has been made to … Continue reading Awarded Bronze Star For Heroic Rescue Of…
Once again the town of Norwood has been honored by being chosen as the headquarters of a new veterans’ organization, a Marine Corps League Post. This new Post was started … Continue reading New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized…
HOME ON FURLOUGH FROM GERMANY, Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr. was the Honored guest at a belated Christmas Party Saturday night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr Home on…
Posthumous award of the Silver Star Medal has been made to the late Marine Platoon Sergeant Raymond F. O’Brien, formerly of Norwood, killed in action with the Fourth Marine Division, … Continue reading Silver Star Medal Awarded Posthumously To Sgt.…
HEADQUARTERS. 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific—Corporal Robert F. Lobisser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lobisser, 535 Walpole street. Norwood, has earned the Army’s Good Conduct Medal with a 13th AAF … Continue reading Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct…
Before a large congregation at the regular service of Divine Worship on Sunday morning, the United Church paid tribute to both the living and the dead of World War II … Continue reading The United Church Honors Veterans of World…
Large Crowd Participates In Exercises Here By WIN EVERETT Under a leaden sky and in a damp breeze, which gave little promise as a symbol of peace for a bright … Continue reading Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in…
110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
Proposal Would Rename Norwood Airport For Veterans of Foreign Wars-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1946
The Norwood Veterans Housing Board accepted the first four homes at the G. I. village at Bellevue avenue and Winter street today. It is expected that one of the homes … Continue reading First of G.I. Homes Ready-This Day in…
SHELTERED IN V. F. W. DANCE HALL—Mr. and Mrs. John Famigliette put Diane, 4, and Joan, 2, to bed, while Pal, the family collie, looks on. NORWOOD, July 9 — … Continue reading VFW Lodges Evicted Norwood Vet, Family-This Day…
This Day in Norwood History-July 5, 1946-Eight Norwood Boys Enlist In Army
This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946-Military Rites Conducted For Harold Stewart
Selectmen Favor Gala Celebration The Board of Selectmen is in favor of making Norwood’s Welcome Home Day to its war veterans a gala affair and will urge the appropriation of … Continue reading Post-War Celebrations Planned-This Day In Norwood History-April…
UNITED STATES FORCES IN AUSTRIA—Private First Class Thomas F. Tracy, brother of Mrs. Mary Porazzo, 16 1st street, Norwood, Mass, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement … Continue reading Thomas F. Tracy Is Awarded Bronze Star…
Off For The Army Two Norwood men who have signed up with the U. S. Army are shown being congratulated by Pfc. Francis X. Moynihan (center) at the Recruiting Station … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood…
Reunion Dinner of the 101st Infantry veterans of World War II will be held in the Main Ballroom of the Hotel Bradford Boston at 8 00 p m Sunday March … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood…
Two South Norwood boys who have been all through the war together have both recently received their honorable discharges from the Army. Sgt. Albert Mike, son of Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading Two Norwood GI Buddies Are Discharged-This Day…
Town Proceeds With Preparations For Project At Bellevue Ave. Site A representative of the Federal Public Housing Authority placed his approval on two sites for emergency housing for war veterans … Continue reading Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue…
Two Norwood brothers, Pfc. Kenneth J. Cashen of the Marines, and Ralph D. Cashen of the Army, both of whom have been presented the Purple Heart for wounds received in … Continue reading Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both…
NEW YORK — The S. S. Kokomo Victory arrived in New York from LeHavre, France, with 1600 returning veterans, weary, seasick, and very much battered and bruised, but very happy … Continue reading Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On…
Pvt. Cavanaugh Of Marines Off For Foreign Service Pvt. Kenneth Cavanaugh, 17, of the U. S. Marine Corps 16ft last Thursday for the West Coast en route to foreign service. … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood…
The Navy Department has officially notified Mrs. Helena LeGay of 428 Prospect Street that her husband. Machinist Mate First Class Percy LeGay. Jr. who has been listed as missing in … Continue reading Percy LeGay, Jr., Officially Reported Killed In…