Fallen WWII servicemen Cpl. John E. Curran, Cpl. Joseph A. Selukas, and S/Sgt. Edward C. Erker were returned from England to Norwood for full military honors and burial.
Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson Survives B-29 Crash off Arabian Coast-July 30, 1948
Norwood native Master Sgt. Sigyr R. Gustafson survived a tragic B-29 bomber crash off the coast of Southern Arabia during a historic round-the-world military flight.
Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Two Norwood brothers, Pfc. Kenneth J. Cashen of the Marines, and Ralph D. Cashen of the Army, both of whom have been presented the Purple Heart for wounds received in … Continue reading Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
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
Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
Sale Of Filter Bed Land, Zoning Changes Are Also Up For Action Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall Question of sale of a portion … Continue reading Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
Many Veterans Home on Leave-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
HOME AFTER TWO YEARS Chief Petty Officer Edward Conroy of Railroad avenue is home on a 39-day leave after two years overseas duty. He reports back to California next month … Continue reading Many Veterans Home on Leave-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
First Sgt. Leonard J Masino Enjoys First Holidays Home In Four Years-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
First Sgt. Leonard J Masino Enjoys First Holidays Home In Four Years After four years of overseas service, First Sgt. Leonard J Masino was able this year to spend the … Continue reading First Sgt. Leonard J Masino Enjoys First Holidays Home In Four Years-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force James Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Porter of 61 Washington street, recently graduated from the pilot school at Napier Field, … Continue reading James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
Lt. Col. George T. Lee Has Flown Over 200 Missions-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
LT. COL. GEORGE T. LEE LT. COL. GEORGE T. LEE, of Norwood, recently promoted from Major in the Army Air Forces, is Deputy Group Commander of a veteran P-47 Thunderbolt … Continue reading Lt. Col. George T. Lee Has Flown Over 200 Missions-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
Pfc. George Thomas Home On Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Pfc. George Thomas Home On Furlough Pfc. George Thomas, U. S. A., is home on furlough and is now awaiting orders to go to a convalescent hospital. Pfc. Thomas is … Continue reading Pfc. George Thomas Home On Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944