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 Richard E. Tisdale Wounded at Verdun Now Recovering in England-This Day in Norwood History-December 11, 1944
Sgt Richard E. Tisdale Wounded at Verdun Now Recovering in England A U.S. ARMY GENERAL HOSPITAL. England — Wounded bj shrapnel during the fighting neai Verdun, Sergeant Richard E. Tisdale, … Continue reading Sgt Richard E. Tisdale Wounded at Verdun Now Recovering in England-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
Good Conduct Award in Italy To Pvt. Uno W. Sandell-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
WITH THE FIFTH ARMY, Italy — Pvt. Uno W. Sandell, 23 Savin avenue. Norwood, has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal for fidelity, efficiency and exemplary behavior while in service. … Continue reading Good Conduct Award in Italy To Pvt. Uno W. Sandell-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
Pvt. James Keady Listed Missing; Pfc. William Fitzgerald, Pfc. Robert Flaherty Reported Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
One Norwood man is missing in action in France and two more have been wounded in that theatre, one seriously, according to War Department telegrams received by their families 1 … Continue reading Pvt. James Keady Listed Missing; Pfc. William Fitzgerald, Pfc. Robert Flaherty Reported Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
Capt. Frederick B Lea Awarded Bronze Star-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1944
For ‘‘efficient organization and supply of all medical detachments in the Division/’ Captain Frederick B. Lea of 104 Nichols street, Norwood. Commanding Officer of Headquarters Company of the 46th Medical … Continue reading Capt. Frederick B Lea Awarded Bronze Star-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 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
First Lieutenant Max Rabinovitch Tells of Philippine Invasion-This Day in Norwood History-November 30, 1944
First Lieutenant Max Rabinovitch Tells of Philippine Invasion How First Lieutenant Max Rabinovitch and members of his unit were forced to wade chest deep in water, from their landing barge … Continue reading First Lieutenant Max Rabinovitch Tells of Philippine Invasion-This Day in Norwood History-November 30, 1944
Pvt. Charles F. Lydon Loses Life November 11-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944
Norwood Army Engineer In Service Less Than Year; Fought On D-Day Pvt. Charles Frances Lydon Pvt. Charles Frances Lydon, 25, of 24 Cottage street, Norwood, was killed in action in … Continue reading Pvt. Charles F. Lydon Loses Life November 11-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944
Lt. Edmund Mulvehill Stationed In Atlantic City-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
First Lieutenant Edmund W. Mulvehill ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.. Nov. 27 —A veteran of 31 missions as a Flying Fortress pilot with the 8th Air Force in England. First Lieutenant … Continue reading Lt. Edmund Mulvehill Stationed In Atlantic City-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
