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.
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
Five Years After His Death in North Africa, Pvt. McDonough Returns to Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1948
On May 14, 1948, Norwood learned that the body of Private Michael Eugene McDonough, the town’s first North Africa casualty of World War II, was finally coming home. Pvt. McDonough, … Continue reading Five Years After His Death in North Africa, Pvt. McDonough Returns to Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1948
Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948
Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea Private First Class John E. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E Johnson of 58 East Cross street, was … Continue reading Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948
75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947
75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947
Awarded Bronze Star For Heroic Rescue Of Comrades-This Day In Norwood History-February 21, 1947
The award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V’’ for the heroic rescue of two wounded comrades near Saint-Malo, France, during operations following the invasion, has been made to … Continue reading Awarded Bronze Star For Heroic Rescue Of Comrades-This Day In Norwood History-February 21, 1947
Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr Home on Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
HOME ON FURLOUGH FROM GERMANY, Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr. was the Honored guest at a belated Christmas Party Saturday night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr Home on Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
Silver Star Medal Awarded Posthumously To Sgt. O’Brien-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1946
Posthumous award of the Silver Star Medal has been made to the late Marine Platoon Sergeant Raymond F. O'Brien, formerly of Norwood, killed in action with the Fourth Marine Division, … Continue reading Silver Star Medal Awarded Posthumously To Sgt. O’Brien-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1946
Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct Medal In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-November 14, 1946
Cpl Robert F. Lobisser HEADQUARTERS. 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific—Corporal Robert F. Lobisser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lobisser, 535 Walpole street. Norwood, has earned the Army's Good Conduct Medal … Continue reading Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct Medal In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-November 14, 1946