Bougainville – Norwood Historical Society

Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

Sgt. Rafuse landed with assault troops on "D” day at Guam, but was wounded on the beach. He was evacuated to a Naval Hospital. Recently he returned to join his … Continue reading Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

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

NORWOOD OVERSEAS VETERAN DECORATED — Pvt. Joseph F. Raymond of 24 Show street. Norwood, (second from left) who was awarded the Purple Heart at a ceremony at Fort Devens this … Continue reading Pvt. Raymond Decorated At Convalescent Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-November 17, 1944

This Day in Norwood History- August 20, 1944-Army Enthusiastic Over Medic Corps, Col. Collins Says

FORT DEVENS. Aug. 20—The Army Medical Corps has "really come into its own" in this war and the wounded GI is the first to admit it, says Lt Col James … Continue reading Army Enthusiastic Over Medic Corps, Col. Collins Says-This Day in Norwood History-August 20, 1944

Legion of Merit WITH THE AMERICAL DIVISION at Bougainville (Delayed) (AP)—Lt Col James F. Collins of Norwood. Mass., recently awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct as an … Continue reading Holy Cross Golfer Breaks Medical Par at Bougainville-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1944

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