Highlighting local military and civilian achievements, Norwood residents Frank Bilotta began basic training at Fort Dix, Charles J. Jurgelewicz earned marksmanship honors at Fort Belvoir, and John W. Murphy completed accounting certification.
Three Local World War II Heroes Returned Home to Norwood for Final Military Honors-July 31, 1948
Fallen WWII servicemen Cpl. John E. Curran, Cpl. Joseph A. Selukas, and S/Sgt. Edward C. Erker were returned from England to Norwood for full military honors and burial.
Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson Survives B-29 Crash off Arabian Coast-July 30, 1948
Norwood native Master Sgt. Sigyr R. Gustafson survived a tragic B-29 bomber crash off the coast of Southern Arabia during a historic round-the-world military flight.