Norwood Veterans Agent Ted Mulvehill accepts a $2,500 check from Norwood Rotary President Linda Fisher for the Norwood Military Family Support Group. In recognition of his dedicated service to the … Continue reading Norwood Rotary Club Honors Veterans Agent Ted Mulvehill-This Day In Norwood History-March 19, 2013
Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Norwood’s Charles King Jr. Shares His Marine Journey-This Day In Norwood History-March 26, 2011
Charles King Jr. Fifty-four hours, three MREs, four hours of sleep (if you’re lucky), 55 miles to hike, obstacles to overcome and teamwork to pull one through. This, Charles King … Continue reading Norwood’s Charles King Jr. Shares His Marine Journey-This Day In Norwood History-March 26, 2011
WWII Ace George T. Lee Flies Again-This Day In Norwood History-April 3, 2005
Smoke spewing from his fighter plane, the Nazi pilot is desperate to escape the American on his tail. Up, and then down. A hard bank left, a rash dive to … Continue reading WWII Ace George T. Lee Flies Again-This Day In Norwood History-April 3, 2005
Veterans Monument Dedicated-This Day in Norwood History- September 15, 1991
The Norwood Veterans Monument Committee is holding a dedication ceremony for the monument today at noon. The theme of the 20-foot high “Protectors of the American Way” monument depicts our … Continue reading Veterans Monument Dedicated-This Day in Norwood History- September 15, 1991
Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood's most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque … Continue reading Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Charlton Heston Calls USMC Wife-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1984
Husband in Beirut Wife gets Heston's call Sharon and George Curtis Jr. in the doorway of their house on Nahatan St. After dinner on Monday, Sharon Curtis was expecting a … Continue reading Charlton Heston Calls USMC Wife-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1984
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968
Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968
Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1965
BARTLEY E. KING, JR. Pvt Bartley E. King Jr., whose parents live at 238 Veron Street, Norwood, completed eight weeks of military police training at the Army Training Center, Fort … Continue reading Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1965
Norwood Marine Decorated For Heroism In VietNam-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1965
DECORATED—Staff Sergeant Jerry LaSalvia of Norwood (left) is presented the Bronze Star Medal at ceremonies at Camp Pendleton, California. (Marine Corps Photo) Marine Staff Sergeant Jerry Lasalvia, son of Mrs. … Continue reading Norwood Marine Decorated For Heroism In VietNam-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1965