This Memorial Day weekend, the Norwood Historical Society is honoring Norwood’s fallen heroes who died in service to our country. We’re sharing these newspaper articles about their military service and sacrifice and will continue to add more as we find them.
May they never be forgotten.
Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-May 29, 2012
The newly erected sign at the corner of Gay Street and Joy Street in Norwood is the latest Corner Memorial, dedicated to Army Spc. Keith David “Doc” Benson, who lost … Continue reading Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With…
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 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…
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954
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
Col George T Lee, War Ace and Pilot, Killed in Jet Crash-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1954
Remains of Three More Local War Heroes En Route Home-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1949
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…
Sgt. Simmons To Be Paid Last Tribute-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1948
The body of Tech Sgt Sidney H. Simmons who was killed in action on March 15 1945 will arrive in Norwood Monday night for final military honors. Services will be … Continue reading Sgt. Simmons To Be Paid Last Tribute-This…
Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead Returned Home-This Day In Norwood History-August 13, 1948
Paratrooper Killed In Philippines Was Prominent Norwood Athlete Second Lieutenant John H Maloney, Jr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H Maloney of 38 George Street, who was killed … Continue reading Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead…
Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial-This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948-Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial
Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial-This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948
This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948-Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial
Silver Star Medal Awarded Posthumously To Sgt. O’Brien-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1946
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.…
My Uncle, Norman D. Smith was killed in 1945. He lived on 64 Lenox St. in Norwood, MA. He was in the Marines and was wounded, I believe on Guam, and he died on the ship that was bringing him home and was buried at sea. He is listed on the big board on what I believe is the town hall. Not sure if it’s on Nahatan St. or Washington St. My Mother was his sister, Rose E. Smith Day.