The school committee last night approved the establishment of an annual John F. Concannon athletic award at Norwood High School.
Mr. Concannon, a member of the class of 1959, was killed in a helicopter crash recently in Vietnam, where he was serving as a paratrooper. At Norwood High School he played on the varsity basketball and football teams for three years.
School committeeman John J. Cavanaugh said, “I can think of nothing more fitting than this Award for one of our own who has given his life in Vietnam.”
The award was suggested in a letter from high school principal John F. Monbouquette, who said members of the Elks and American Legion had made the proposal. It will be presented at the class day exercises or the sports banquet. Winners will receive small trophies and a larger one will be placed permanently in the school.
The Patriot Ledger, May 26, 1966
Text and images may have been created, edited, colorized, or digitally restored using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Google Gemini. All content is reviewed for accuracy and historical integrity before publication by the Norwood Historical Society
More Norwood Veteran Stories
-
Combat Vet Dies In Crash Overseas-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Sgt. Witold J. Juskiewicz, Jr., 27-year-oId Norwood Infantry soldier who battled through Germany with Patton’s Third Army, was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Germany on September 18th, according to a telegram received from the War Department Wednesday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Witold J. Juskiewicz, of 54 Hillside avenue. Sgt. Juskiewicz is…
-
Silver, Bronze Stars And Presidential Citation Are Awarded To Staff Sergeant James J. Tomm-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Staff Sergeant James J. Tomm of 19 Dean Street, Norwood, is shown as he received congratulations from Major General Charles L. Mullins, commander of the 25th “Tropic Lightning” Division in the Philippines. Sergeant Tomm, whose gallantry during the recent Luzon campaign earned him both the Silver Star and the Bronze Star, has just received the…
-
Hero’s Welcome For Colonel George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
It was VJ Day All over again in Norwood on Monday afternoon. For more than 30 minutes, sirens shrieked, bells chimed, and people shouted a tremendous welcome to Colonel George T. Lee who came back to his hometown in a blaze of Glory for the second time since his accomplishments as a fighter pilot elevated…
-
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Sgt. Fitzgerald Out With 124 Points T/Sgt. James B Fitzgerald, son of Mr. John Fitzgerald of 32 Adam Street, received his discharge from the Army at Fort Devens last Friday with a credit of 124 points. He arrived home five weeks ago after three years of service in the South Pacific, attached to the G4th…
-
Lee’s Lieutenants Honor “Jim” Curran-This Day in Norwood History-September 16, 1945
Lee’s Lieutenants Honor “Jim” Curran-This Day in Norwood History- September 16, 1945
-
Norwood in 1945: A Community at the Crossroads of Peace
🇺🇸 Norwood in 1945: A Community at the Crossroads of Peace By the Norwood Historical SocietyCommemorating the lives, legacies, and local spirit of August 31, 1945, as captured in the Norwood Free Press. 🕊️ A Town Welcomes Peace—and Its Heroes The war was ending, and Norwood was ready to celebrate. The streets buzzed with anticipation…
-
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945
Lt. Keeler Killed In Plane Crash First Lieut. Carleton H. Keeler, 21, veteran overseas bomber pilot who early this week was reported missing on a flight from Iowa to Washington state, perished when his plane crashed in Oregon. The flyer’s mother, Mrs. Ella Keeler of 393 Washington Street, Norwood, who had been informed in a…
-
The Night the Town Roared: Norwood’s V-J Day, August 14–15, 1945
🇺🇸 The Night the Town Roared: Norwood’s V-J Day, August 14–15, 1945 It began with a siren. At precisely 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 1945, the air raid siren atop Norwood’s Municipal Building let loose a piercing wail that shattered the summer stillness. Within seconds, church bells joined the chorus, fire whistles shrieked, and…
-
Veteran of Three Services, Andrew J. Hewitt, Managing Guild Theatre-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945
This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945-Veteran of Three Services, Andrew J. Hewitt, Managing Guild Theatre
-
General Arnold Gets GI View From Sgt. John H. Murphy-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945
This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945-General Arnold Gets GI View From Sgt. John H. Murphy
Discover more from Norwood Historical Society
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.