Rev. Edmund A. Miller, pastor, places the plaque dedicated Sunday at the United Church in honor of the sons of the church who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II (Surette Photo

The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946

Before a large congregation at the regular service of Divine Worship on Sunday morning, the United Church paid tribute to both the living and the dead of World War II … Continue reading The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946

110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946

110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946

Eight Norwood Boys Enlist In Army-This Day in Norwood History-July 5, 1946

This Day in Norwood History-July 5, 1946-Eight Norwood Boys Enlist In Army

Military Rites Conducted For Harold Stewart-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946

This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946-Military Rites ConduA military funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon at the United Church for Harold F. Stewart, a highly decorated Navy veteran from Central Street who passed away in Chicago following a sudden illness while returning home from the Pacific.cted For Harold Stewart

Post-War Celebrations Planned-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1946

Selectmen Favor Gala Celebration The Board of Selectmen is in favor of making Norwood’s Welcome Home Day to its war veterans a gala affair and will urge the appropriation of … Continue reading Post-War Celebrations Planned-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1946

Thomas F. Tracy Is Awarded Bronze Star Medal-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1946

UNITED STATES FORCES IN AUSTRIA—Private First Class Thomas F. Tracy, brother of Mrs. Mary Porazzo, 16 1st street, Norwood, Mass, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement … Continue reading Thomas F. Tracy Is Awarded Bronze Star Medal-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1946

Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946

Off For The Army Two Norwood men who have signed up with the U. S. Army are shown being congratulated by Pfc. Francis X. Moynihan (center) at the Recruiting Station … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 1, 1946

Reunion Dinner of the 101st Infantry veterans of World War II will be held in the Main Ballroom of the Hotel Bradford Boston at 8 00 p m Sunday March … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 1, 1946

Two Norwood GI Buddies Are Discharged-This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1946

Two South Norwood boys who have been all through the war together have both recently received their honorable discharges from the Army. Sgt. Albert Mike, son of Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading Two Norwood GI Buddies Are Discharged-This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1946

Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

Two Norwood brothers, Pfc. Kenneth J. Cashen of the Marines, and Ralph D. Cashen of the Army, both of whom have been presented the Purple Heart for wounds received in … Continue reading Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946