CHANNING SOUTHER, III Marine Private First Class Channing W. Souther III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Channing W. Souther Jr. of 71 Berwick Place, Norwood, was meritoriously promoted to his … Continue reading Marine Merit Promotion For C. W. Souther-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1965
Airborne Wings For Paratrooper-This Day In Norwood History-December 10, 1964
PFC. JOHN J. CONCANNON Pfc. John J. Concannon of Norwood has graduated from Army Airborne Jump School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and earned his “Silver Wings” along with the … Continue reading Airborne Wings For Paratrooper-This Day In Norwood History-December 10, 1964
Norwood Army Nurse Saved From Death In Fiery Crash-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1964
By E. V. McLEAN A Norwood Army nurse, stationed at the Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville, Pa., is alive today and home on leave after being saved from her … Continue reading Norwood Army Nurse Saved From Death In Fiery Crash-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1964
John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
(Photo courtesy Liet. Brian Murphy) John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, was the guest of honor at a dinner attended by more than 100 persons on January 23 at … Continue reading John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
Robert Johnson Aboard Carrier USS Valley Forge-This Day in Norwood History-January 16, 1964
USS VALLEY FORGE — Robert Johnson, radarman third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Johnson of 69 Elliot street, Norwood, is serving aboard the amphibious assault carrier … Continue reading Robert Johnson Aboard Carrier USS Valley Forge-This Day in Norwood History-January 16, 1964
Robert F Robinson Ends Training-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1963
Marine Lance Corporal Robert F Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F Robinson of 26 Columbia Road, Norwood, returned recently to the Marine Corps Air Station at Beaufort, S … Continue reading Robert F Robinson Ends Training-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1963
Norwood Marine Returns To Camp Lejeune-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1963
Marine Private First Class Steven J. Weiand, son of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph F. Weiand of 27 Redwood Drive, Norwood, returned to Camp Lejeune, N C., on Dec. 3, with … Continue reading Norwood Marine Returns To Camp Lejeune-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1963
WAF A1C Priscilla A. Marsh Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
DECORATED—Major Clifford G. Harris, Commander of the 25th Communications Squadron, USAFE, Wiesbaden, Germany is shown congratulating WAF A1C Priscilla A. Marsh upon announcement of her award of the Air Force … Continue reading WAF A1C Priscilla A. Marsh Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
Charles Jones En Route Home For Discharge-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962
The U.S.S. Oconto Charles E. Joncs/ Ml 2/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jones of 102 Broadway, has arrived on the West Coast on the U.S.S. Oconto and … Continue reading Charles Jones En Route Home For Discharge-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962
Completes USMC Boot Training-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1961
Completes USMC Boot Training Marine Pvt. John J. McMorrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. McMorrow of 32 High Street, Norwood, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps … Continue reading Completes USMC Boot Training-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1961