NEW HOSPITAL WARD—The old laundry quarters in the basement of the Norwood Hospital have been converted into a modern hospital ward as shown above, space for eight beds. To meet … Continue reading New Eight-Bed Ward Is Opened At Norwood Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-February 16, 1950
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
Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines Believed to be one of the first Norwood boys to land on the Philippines with U. S. Army forces in their quest … Continue reading Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Cpl. John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Chaplain John D. St. John of Newton and his cousin CpI.John W. Heylin, Norwood, in Italy. (AAF Photo) 15TH AAF IN ITALY — Major John D. St. John, a chaplain … Continue reading Cpl. John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Bird & Son, Roofing L.I.U. No. 1383 C.I.O Christmas Party-This Day in Norwood History-December 25, 1944
1944 Bird & Son, Roofing L.I.U. No. 1383 C.I.O Christmas Party With most of their dads in overseas service, these youngsters were royally entertained by Bird & Son, Roofing L.I.U., … Continue reading Bird & Son, Roofing L.I.U. No. 1383 C.I.O Christmas Party-This Day in Norwood History-December 25, 1944
T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA —Two soldiers from Norwood. Massachusetts, are now serving with an Anti-Aircraft … Continue reading T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific-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
Pvt. Peter Daly Is Felled In Germany Nov. 20, Staff Sergt. Thomas Coyne In France, Nov. 19th-This Day in Norwood History-December 6, 1944
Pvt. Peter Daly Is Felled In Germany Nov. 20, Staff Sergt. Thomas Coyne, France, Nov. 19th Two Norwood men who were close friends in civilian life have been wounded on … Continue reading Pvt. Peter Daly Is Felled In Germany Nov. 20, Staff Sergt. Thomas Coyne In France, Nov. 19th-This Day in Norwood History-December 6, 1944
9 Norwood Firemen, 25 Others Exposed to Radioactivity-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1959
9 Norwood Firemen, 25 Others Exposed to Radioactivity-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1959
Purifying The Neponset River-This Day in Norwood History-August 18, 1906
This Day in Norwood History- August 18, 1906-Purifying The Neponset River