-Sgt. Joseph Breen Freed After Being Held A Nazi Prisoner Held a prisoner of the Germans for three weeks, a Norwood soldier has been freed by advancing Allied troops which … Continue reading Sgt. Joseph Breen Freed After Being Held A Nazi Prisoner-This Day in Norwood History-December 12, 1944
Lieutenant John L. Rowen Promoted With 8th Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 11, 1944
AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION. England— The promotion of John L. Rowen. 22, of Norwood, from second lieutenant to first lieutenant has been announced at this Eighth Air Force … Continue reading Lieutenant John L. Rowen Promoted With 8th Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 11, 1944
Air Medal Is Awarded To Lieutenant Philip R. Howard-This Day in Norwood History-December 11, 1944
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
Pfc. Angelo Antonelli And Pfc. Charles Henry Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
Norwood's list of war casualties mounted higher today when it was learned that two more local servicemen have been wounded in action in France, both seriously. They are Pfc. Charles … Continue reading Pfc. Angelo Antonelli And Pfc. Charles Henry Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 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
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
Pvt. Francis Edward McAuliffe Is Teletype Operator At Tinkham Field-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
Pvt. Francis Edward McAuliffe Is Teletype Operator At Tinkham Field OKLAHOMA CITY AIR TECHNICAL SERVICE COMMAND, Tinker Field, Okla. — Now stationed at Tinker Field is Pvt. Francis Edward McAuliffe, … Continue reading Pvt. Francis Edward McAuliffe Is Teletype Operator At Tinkham Field-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
Evelyn Conroy Takes Vows In The WAVES-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1944
EVELYN M. CONROY Another Norwood girl, Miss Evelyn Mary Conroy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Conroy of 14 Cross street, was recently sworn into the service of her … Continue reading Evelyn Conroy Takes Vows In The WAVES-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1944