State Representative Gregory Sullivan (D-Norwood) formally presented Massachusetts House of Representatives citations to Francis and Lillian Shumski of Dean Street, Norwood, celebrating a remarkable and unprecedented milestone in veterans’ history.
A First in DAV History
Francis Shumski assumed the role of state commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), while his wife, Lillian, stepped into leadership as the new Women’s Auxiliary commander.
This dual leadership marks the first time in the entire history of the DAV that a husband and wife have occupied both top state commander posts simultaneously, bringing immense pride to their Norwood neighborhood and the Commonwealth.
Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger
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Norwood To Erect World War Veterans Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-December 15, 1920
The committee appointed to bring in recommendations for a suitable memorial for the soldiers and sailors of the World War reported at the special town meeting in Everett Hall last night. The recommendation adopted includes the erection of a building for town purposes, with rooms for the town officers, the construction to be deferred until…
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