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
Norwood Gunner Algirdas C. Kazulis On Torpedo Plane Home With ‘Lucky 13’-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Norwood Gunner Algirdas C. Kazulis On Torpedo Plane Home With 'Lucky 13' Algirdas C. Kazulis, Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class, U.S.N.R., of 82 Sumner street, Norwood, has returned from a … Continue reading Norwood Gunner Algirdas C. Kazulis On Torpedo Plane Home With ‘Lucky 13’-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines Believed to be one of the first Norwood boys to land on the Philippines with U. S. Army forces in their quest … Continue reading Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
T-Sgt. Flaherty In San Francisco TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific A telegram was received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Flaherty from their … Continue reading TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
TSgt Thomas F. Coyne, Pvt Peter F. Daly Recovering From Wounds In England-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
TSgt Thomas F. Coyne, Pvt Peter F. Daly Recovering From Wounds In England THE 79TH GENERAL HOSPITAL—England Wounded in the right arm by a German machine gun bullet as his … Continue reading TSgt Thomas F. Coyne, Pvt Peter F. Daly Recovering From Wounds In England-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Cpl. John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Chaplain John D. St. John of Newton and his cousin CpI.John W. Heylin, Norwood, in Italy. (AAF Photo) 15TH AAF IN ITALY — Major John D. St. John, a chaplain … Continue reading Cpl. John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
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
Pfc. Martin J. Walsh Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Martin J. Walsh Awarded Good Conduct Medal WITH AN ARMORED DIVISION AT THE SIEGFRIED LINE — The Good Conduct Medal for behavior and efficiency during the last year has … Continue reading Pfc. Martin J. Walsh Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India ASSAM, India—Edward F. Wenzel, 26. son of Mrs. Helen F. Wenzel of 46 Chapel Street, Norwood, has been promoted to the rank … Continue reading Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944