Our Heroic Dead

Selectman Harry Butters with Norwood's Gold Star Mothers in front of the Roll of Honor (Photo taken by Harry Surrette, donated by Rick Smith) (Address delivered by Harry B. Butters, … Continue reading Our Heroic Dead

110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946

110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946

Huge Parade Precedes Honor Roll Unveiling Ceremony-This Day in Norwood History-May 9, 1943

An estimated 25,000 people yesterday paid tribute to Norwood's six Gold Star Mothers and some 1400 Norwood men in the service, as Governor Leverett Saltonstall delivered an inspiring address at the unveiling of the Norwood Honor Roll on the Town Green. A huge 82-unit parade preceded the dedication, with 14 bands supplying martial music along the line of the march.