Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty of the U. S. Third Army's 10th Armored Division has been awarded the Purple Heart by Maj. Gen. … Continue reading Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart-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
Town Employees Have Gala Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Town employees shown as they took time out from the Christmas festivities Monday night at Holman Hall to pose for the Messenger Cameraman. (Surette Photo) Employees of the Municipal Building … Continue reading Town Employees Have Gala Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Pvts. Horace G. Webber And Thomas Elias Listed Killed-This Day in Norwood History-December 20, 1944
Webber Previously Reported Missing;Both Men Served With Infantry Units;Total Norwood War Dead Stands At 37 Pvts. Horace G. Webber And Thomas Elias Listed Killed in action Pvt. Horace G. Webber, … Continue reading Pvts. Horace G. Webber And Thomas Elias Listed Killed-This Day in Norwood History-December 20, 1944
Number of Local Diptheria Cases Mount-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Children Should Be Immunized Number of Local Diptheria Cases Mount An appeal for parents to have all children immunized against diphtheria as rapidly as possible was sounded today by Dr. … Continue reading Number of Local Diptheria Cases Mount-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
S/Sgt. Joseph P. Flaherty Wounded For Second Time In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
S/Sgt. Joseph P. Flaherty Felled In Luxembourg On December 5th S/Sgt. Joseph P. Flaherty Wounded For Second Time In Europe S/Sgt. Joseph P. Flaherty. 21, Norwood Infantry soldier, has been … Continue reading S/Sgt. Joseph P. Flaherty Wounded For Second Time In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Vintage ice skate in the collection at the Norwood Historical Society By WIN EVERETT This yarn is not Written for the youth of today. It is dedicated to the kids … Continue reading Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Edward Vernon Garner Wins Wings In U.S. Navy-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
2Edward Vernon Garner Wins Wings In U.S. Navy CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Edward Vernon Garner, son of Mrs. James W. Garner, of 26 Bellevue avenue, Norwood, was graduated recently from … Continue reading Edward Vernon Garner Wins Wings In U.S. Navy-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest “The guy is a legend out here.” Thus wrote a serviceman, known only as “Johnny,” in telling his sister … Continue reading Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Air Medal Is Awarded To First Lt F. Gordon Allen. Jr.-This Day in Norwood History-December 16, 1944
Air Medal Is Awarded Local Bomber Pilot Lieut. Allen In Central Pacific Air Medal Is Awarded To First Lieutenant F. Gordon Allen. Jr. AAF. PACIFIC OCEAN AREAS. Central Pacific — … Continue reading Air Medal Is Awarded To First Lt F. Gordon Allen. Jr.-This Day in Norwood History-December 16, 1944