Cpl Robert F. Lobisser HEADQUARTERS. 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific—Corporal Robert F. Lobisser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lobisser, 535 Walpole street. Norwood, has earned the Army's Good Conduct Medal … Continue reading Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct Medal In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-November 14, 1946
The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946
Before a large congregation at the regular service of Divine Worship on Sunday morning, the United Church paid tribute to both the living and the dead of World War II … Continue reading The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946
Off For The Army Two Norwood men who have signed up with the U. S. Army are shown being congratulated by Pfc. Francis X. Moynihan (center) at the Recruiting Station … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946
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
Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Missing In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1945
Pvt. Lawrence O'Brien, 29. one of four brothers in the service, has been missing in action in France since January 23rd, according to a telegram received yesterday from the War … Continue reading Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Missing In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1945
Four O’Briens With the Colors-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
Mrs. J. L. Brien of 824 Washington Street, Dedham, formerly of Norwood, has to divide her rooting evenly in this war between the Army and the Marines. Two of her … Continue reading Four O’Briens With the Colors-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
Sgt. Joseph Breen On Wounded List-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
It was disclosed this week by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breen of 417 Nahatan street, that one of their seven sons serving in the armed forces. Sergeant Joseph Breen was … Continue reading Sgt. Joseph Breen On Wounded List-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
Technical Sgt Arthur C Webber Promoted to Master Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Technical Sergeant Arthur C. Webber of Norwood, engineer in the personal crew of the "Fightin' 13th” AAF’s commanding general. In his assignment, Sergt. Webber is entrusted with keeping in perfect … Continue reading Technical Sgt Arthur C Webber Promoted to Master Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Sgt. Dominic Gemelli Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Sgt. Dominic Gemelli Awarded Good Conduct Medal 15th ARMY AIR FORCE IN ITALY—S/Sgt. Dominic Gemelli, 24, of 284 Lenox street, Norwood, has been awarded the good conduct, according to a … Continue reading Sgt. Dominic Gemelli Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Raymond Daniels Takes Navy Oath-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
BOSTON, January 17—Raymond E. Daniels. of 162 Walpole street. Norwood, was among the scores of 17-year-old volunteers who took the Navy oath of allegiance yesterday at the Navy Recruiting Station … Continue reading Raymond Daniels Takes Navy Oath-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945