First Lieutenant Max Rabinovitch Tells of Philippine Invasion How First Lieutenant Max Rabinovitch and members of his unit were forced to wade chest deep in water, from their landing barge … Continue reading First Lieutenant Max Rabinovitch Tells of Philippine Invasion-This Day in Norwood History-November 30, 1944
Navy Citation Presented to Lt. Col Berezin-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
CAMP POLK. La. — Unit citations awarded to all members of the 1st Marine Division. Reinforced, recently caught up with two Regional Hospital medical officers now at Camp Polk, who … Continue reading Navy Citation Presented to Lt. Col Berezin-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Surprises All Around As Spierdowis Brothers Come Home After 33 Months Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
Marine Corp. William J. Spierdowis (left) and his brother, Pvt. John, of the Army. Mrs. Mary Spierdowis, formerly of Oolah Avenue, Norwood, and now residing in Canton, received the surprise … Continue reading Surprises All Around As Spierdowis Brothers Come Home After 33 Months Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
Air Hero Robert E. Grow Helped Destroy Rumanian Oil Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 14, 1944
Tech. Sergt. Robert E. Grow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Grow, of Norwood, has been awarded the Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Oak Leaf Cluster, for his … Continue reading Air Hero Robert E. Grow Helped Destroy Rumanian Oil Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 14, 1944
Lt. Madeline S. Doherty at 7th AAF Base in Central Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-January 7, 1944
7TH AAF BASE IN THE CENTRAL PACIFIC, Dec. 28, 1943—Lt. Madeline S. Doherty (standing, third from right), member of an air evacuation squadron recently assigned to the 7th AAF in … Continue reading Lt. Madeline S. Doherty at 7th AAF Base in Central Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-January 7, 1944
Captain George T. Lee Is Now Squadron Leader-This Day In Norwood History-December 12, 1943
Captain George T. Lee of Is Now Squadron Leader NORWOOD. Dec. 11—Capt. George T. Lee, a graduate of Norwood High School, whose mother, Mrs. Mary J. Lee, lives at 26 … Continue reading Captain George T. Lee Is Now Squadron Leader-This Day In Norwood History-December 12, 1943
Honor Roll Committee Meets Tonight-This Day in Norwood History-October 21, 1943
Honor Roll Committee Meets Tonight-This Day in Norwood History-October 21, 1943
Hospital Handles More Cases in 1942-This Day In Norwood History-February 5, 1943
44% Of Patients Prove To Be Norwood Residents Topping all previous years in the number of cases handled, the total of 4066 individuals who were treated at the Norwood Hospital … Continue reading Hospital Handles More Cases in 1942-This Day In Norwood History-February 5, 1943
Nutter Is First Harvard Man to Bomb Germany-This Day In Norwood History-January 26, 1943
Contenting himself with the claim of being "the first Harvard man over the line,’’ Navigator Lieut Ralph H. Nutter 22, of Norwood returned safely with other members of the crew … Continue reading Nutter Is First Harvard Man to Bomb Germany-This Day In Norwood History-January 26, 1943
Hospital Addition Opens On Weekend-This Day in Norwood History-December 25, 1942
Christmas—and Norwood and surrounding communities will this year get about as fine a Christmas present as could be. It comes beautifully packaged, too. To be sure the wrappings are not … Continue reading Hospital Addition Opens On Weekend-This Day in Norwood History-December 25, 1942