Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson Wins Bronze Star Medal AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION. England — Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson, 28, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Hermanson … Continue reading Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson Wins Bronze Star Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 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
Lieutenant John P. Mogan Pilots Bomber That Kayoes Japanese Submarine-This Day in Norwood History-December 12, 1944
John P. Mogan (photo courtesy 1943 Army Air Corp training yearbook, "The Plane Wrangler") HEADQUARTERS, FIGHT1N’ 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific — Things have been happening thick and last in this … Continue reading Lieutenant John P. Mogan Pilots Bomber That Kayoes Japanese Submarine-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
Air Medal Is Awarded To Lieutenant Philip R. Howard-This Day in Norwood History-December 11, 1944
AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION. England — Second Lieutenant Philip R. Howard. 19. of Norwood, co-pilot on a B-17 Flying Fortress, has been awarded the Air Medal for “meritorious … Continue reading Air Medal Is Awarded To Lieutenant Philip R. Howard-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. Jack Millin & Pfc. George Sullivan With Kelley’s Cobras In Pacific Theatre-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1944
Capt. Jack Millin & Pfc. George Sullivan With Kelley's Cobras In Pacific Theatre Two Norwood men — Capt. Jack Millin and Pfc. George Sullivan — are members of Kelley’s Cobras, … Continue reading Capt. Jack Millin & Pfc. George Sullivan With Kelley’s Cobras In Pacific Theatre-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1944
Lieutenant Charles M. Farren Jr. Assigned to First Troop Command-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1944
Lieutenant Charles M. Farren Jr. Assigned to First Troop Command Lieut. Charles M. Farren. Jr, of Norwood, has been assigned to the First Troop Carrier Command after receiving his wings … Continue reading Lieutenant Charles M. Farren Jr. Assigned to First Troop Command-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 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
Capt. George T. Lee Still Flying After 6 Crashes-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1943
NORWOOD. Dec. 8—Capt. George T. Lee has crashed six times, but he’s In the air again with a new P-40 Warhawk to fight and fly with the United States Army … Continue reading Capt. George T. Lee Still Flying After 6 Crashes-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1943