Ralph E. Shackley Pfc. Ralph F. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley of 93 East Cross street, was reported missing in action while taking part in the Sicilian … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
Norwood’s WWII Gold Star Veterans
WILLIAM T. ALLARDNAIMI BADERRUDOLPH BALLOUGHEDMOND BOCHANOWICZFRANCIS G. BOWLESSTEPHEN D. BUCKUSMERRILL CONRADLESTER A COPELANDPATRICK J. COSTELLOPAUL A. COUGHLINCOLEMAN J.COYNE, JR.JOHN E. CURRANFREDERICK I DEEBGEORGE DEEBJOSEPH F. DENNEHYTHOMAS ELIASSANTINO FERRARADAVID FITTSTHOMAS J. … Continue reading Norwood’s WWII Gold Star Veterans
Roll of Honor
OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Veteran’s Memorial Dedication-September 25, 1988
Dedication of the intersection of Shattuck Park and Nichols Street took place on September 25, 1988, in honor of: Adam Scott - World War II 1920 to 1944 Lloyd Batten … Continue reading Veteran’s Memorial Dedication-September 25, 1988
Paying Final Tribute To Marine Corporal Richard B Murphy-July 2, 1968
A solemn high mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church drew nearly 1,000 mourners paying final tribute to Marine Corporal Richard B. Murphy, who was killed in Vietnam.
Sports Award Will Honor Vietnam Victim-May 26, 1966
John F Concannon's resting place, Arlington National Cemetery (Findagrave) The school committee last night approved the establishment of an annual John F. Concannon athletic award at Norwood High School. Mr. … Continue reading Sports Award Will Honor Vietnam Victim-May 26, 1966
Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial-This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948
This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948-Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial
Norwood Housing Authority Proposal Sparks Special Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1948
A surge of civic interest swept through Norwood last night as residents gathered to debate a proposal that could reshape the town’s approach to public housing. The Norwood Housing Authority’s … Continue reading Norwood Housing Authority Proposal Sparks Special Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1948
Corporal Deeb’s Body Returned For Town Honors-October 29, 1947
Norwood's first repatriated World War II hero, Corporal Frederick T. Deeb, returned home to solemn military honors, lying in state at Memorial Hall before services at St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church and Highland Cemetery.
Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On Troopship-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
NEW YORK — The S. S. Kokomo Victory arrived in New York from LeHavre, France, with 1600 returning veterans, weary, seasick, and very much battered and bruised, but very happy … Continue reading Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On Troopship-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946