Staff Sergeant Joseph Rukstalis Playing Vital Ordnance Role SIXTH ARMY GROUP. France — Keeping in running order the hundreds of jeeps, sedans, trucks and other vehicles used by Sixth Army … Continue reading Sst. Joseph Rukstalis Playing Vital Ordnance Role-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
Pfc. William H. Kaler, Pfc. Michael Joseph Wallace Lose Lives; Pvt. Peter Lydon Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
William H. Kaler, Pfc. Michael Joseph Wallace Lose Lives; Pvt. Peter Lydon Wounded Two more Norwood men have been killed in action and a third seriously wounded, according to reports … Continue reading Pfc. William H. Kaler, Pfc. Michael Joseph Wallace Lose Lives; Pvt. Peter Lydon Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
Anthony Stasis Reported Killed In Action in Italy-This Day in Norwood History-November 24, 1944
Norwood Soldier Was Previously Listed As Missing Pfc. Anthony Stasis, Reported Killed In Action in Italy Pfc. Anthony P. Stasis, 27-year-old Norwood Infantry soldier, has been killed in action in … Continue reading Anthony Stasis Reported Killed In Action in Italy-This Day in Norwood History-November 24, 1944
Navy Citation Presented to Lt. Col Berezin-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
CAMP POLK. La. — Unit citations awarded to all members of the 1st Marine Division. Reinforced, recently caught up with two Regional Hospital medical officers now at Camp Polk, who … Continue reading Navy Citation Presented to Lt. Col Berezin-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Pvt. Roman W. Slawecki Loses Life-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Had Spent Six Weeks In Hospital After Being Wounded Last Summer Pvt. Roman W. Slawecki, 25, who was wounded in France last summer, was killed in action in Germany on … Continue reading Pvt. Roman W. Slawecki Loses Life-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Sergt. Walsh, Pacific Veteran, Critically Ill-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1944
Sergt. Joseph F. Walsh, 34. of 54 Walnut avenue, who recently returned to the United States after 33 months of service with the famed Americal Division in the Pacific, is … Continue reading Sergt. Walsh, Pacific Veteran, Critically Ill-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1944
Surprises All Around As Spierdowis Brothers Come Home After 33 Months Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
Marine Corp. William J. Spierdowis (left) and his brother, Pvt. John, of the Army. Mrs. Mary Spierdowis, formerly of Oolah Avenue, Norwood, and now residing in Canton, received the surprise … Continue reading Surprises All Around As Spierdowis Brothers Come Home After 33 Months Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
Capt. Edward Dyer Trains Mule-packing Medics for Mountain War-July 29, 1944
This Day In Norwood History- July 29, 1944-Capt. Edward Dyer Trains Mule-packing Medics for Mountain War
Capt. George T Lee in Action Over 5th Army BeachheadThis Day in Norwood History-February 11, 1944
This column is indebted to Corporal Roger P Flaherty for a copy of "Stars and Stripes", Italy edition, which carries the account of Captain George Lee’s P-12 Squadron over the … Continue reading Capt. George T Lee in Action Over 5th Army BeachheadThis Day in Norwood History-February 11, 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