Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea Leo J. Leonard, A.M.M. 3/C of the U.S.N.R., has received a citation from his commanding officer for “commendable performance … Continue reading Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel ABOARD THE USS LST 28 IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. Nov 22 (Delayed)—Nights when German planes roared in to attack their ship, … Continue reading Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
SSgt. Ahti Wuori, Aerial Gunner On U. S. Bomber, Missing-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
Veteran Of 30 Missions Missing In Pacific Theatre Since Nov. 16 Staff Sgt. Ahti J.. Wuori, only child of Mr. and Mrs. John Wuori of 90 East Cross street, Norwood, … Continue reading SSgt. Ahti Wuori, Aerial Gunner On U. S. Bomber, Missing-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA —Two soldiers from Norwood. Massachusetts, are now serving with an Anti-Aircraft … Continue reading T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
First Lieutenant Harold L. Monahan Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
First Lieutenant Harold L. Monahan Wins Cluster To Air Medal AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE FIGHTER STATION. England — First Lieut. Harold L. Monahan, husband of Mrs. Ann E. Monahan of … Continue reading First Lieutenant Harold L. Monahan Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Ray Pendergast Is Promoted To First Lieutenant-This Day in Norwood History-December 12, 1944
Ray Pendergast Is Promoted To First Lieutenant AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION. England- Promotion of Raymond G. Pendergast, 22, of Norwood, Mass., from flight officer to First Lieutenant, has … Continue reading Ray Pendergast Is Promoted To First Lieutenant-This Day in Norwood History-December 12, 1944
Lieutenant John L. Rowen Promoted With 8th Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 11, 1944
AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION. England— The promotion of John L. Rowen. 22, of Norwood, from second lieutenant to first lieutenant has been announced at this Eighth Air Force … Continue reading Lieutenant John L. Rowen Promoted With 8th Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 11, 1944
Sgt Richard E. Tisdale Wounded at Verdun Now Recovering in England-This Day in Norwood History-December 11, 1944
Sgt Richard E. Tisdale Wounded at Verdun Now Recovering in England A U.S. ARMY GENERAL HOSPITAL. England — Wounded bj shrapnel during the fighting neai Verdun, Sergeant Richard E. Tisdale, … Continue reading Sgt Richard E. Tisdale Wounded at Verdun Now Recovering in England-This Day in Norwood History-December 11, 1944
Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
A surprise guest speaker appeared at the meeting of the Norwood Rotary Club last night at the Day street headquarters. It was a surprise to the members attending and to … Continue reading Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
Capt. Frederick B Lea Awarded Bronze Star-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1944
For ‘‘efficient organization and supply of all medical detachments in the Division/’ Captain Frederick B. Lea of 104 Nichols street, Norwood. Commanding Officer of Headquarters Company of the 46th Medical … Continue reading Capt. Frederick B Lea Awarded Bronze Star-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1944