Swedeville Friends Paul Soderland, Vincent White Hold Reunion at Advanced Pacific Base Stories of home and the old neighborhood were swapped with enthusiasm recently when Paul Soderland of Savin Avenue, … Continue reading Swedeville Friends Paul Soderland, Vincent White Hold Reunion at Advanced Pacific Base-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Edward Chandler Leaves For Flight Training-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
256 NAVAL AIR CADET: Edward Chandler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Chandler of 55 Winslow Avenue, who has completed pre-flight training at Chapel Hill. N. C. After spending … Continue reading Edward Chandler Leaves For Flight Training-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
John A. Millen Jr. Promoted To Rank Of Major-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
John A. Millen Jr. Promoted To Rank Of Major AAF, PACIFIC OCEAN AREAS. Western Pacific—John A. Millen. Jr., of Norwood, a navigation officer for a 7th AAF heavy bombardment group … Continue reading John A. Millen Jr. Promoted To Rank Of Major-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel ABOARD THE USS LST 28 IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. Nov 22 (Delayed)—Nights when German planes roared in to attack their ship, … Continue reading Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson Wins Bronze Star Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson Wins Bronze Star Medal AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION. England — Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson, 28, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Hermanson … Continue reading Master Sergeant Sigyr R. Gustafson Wins Bronze Star Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Russell I. Richwein Home After 22 Months Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
Russell I. Richwein Home After 22 Months Overseas Home after 22 months overseas is Russell I. Richwein, QM, USN, son of Mrs. Emma Rowell of 392 Pleasant street. On the … Continue reading Russell I. Richwein Home After 22 Months Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
SSgt. Ahti Wuori, Aerial Gunner On U. S. Bomber, Missing-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
Veteran Of 30 Missions Missing In Pacific Theatre Since Nov. 16 Staff Sgt. Ahti J.. Wuori, only child of Mr. and Mrs. John Wuori of 90 East Cross street, Norwood, … Continue reading SSgt. Ahti Wuori, Aerial Gunner On U. S. Bomber, Missing-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
Norwood Veterans Return From War In Time For Holidays-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
artist- Haddon Sundblom Home After 22 Months Overseas Home after 22 months overseas is Russell I. Richwcin, QM, USN, son of Mrs. Emma Rowell of 392 Pleasant street. On the … Continue reading Norwood Veterans Return From War In Time For Holidays-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA —Two soldiers from Norwood. Massachusetts, are now serving with an Anti-Aircraft … Continue reading T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty of the U. S. Third Army's 10th Armored Division has been awarded the Purple Heart by Maj. Gen. … Continue reading Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944