Pvt. Cavanaugh Of Marines Off For Foreign Service Pvt. Kenneth Cavanaugh, 17, of the U. S. Marine Corps 16ft last Thursday for the West Coast en route to foreign service. … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1945
Percy LeGay, Jr., Officially Reported Killed In Action-This Day In Norwood History-December 21, 1945
Machinist Mate First Class Percy Henry LeGay. Jr The Navy Department has officially notified Mrs. Helena LeGay of 428 Prospect Street that her husband. Machinist Mate First Class Percy LeGay. … Continue reading Percy LeGay, Jr., Officially Reported Killed In Action-This Day In Norwood History-December 21, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1945
VJ Day. 1946, May Be Welcome Home Day August 14. 1946. the first anniversary of V-J Day, may be the date of Norwood's Welcome Home Day to her sons and … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945
McDonough Boys Win Discharges Two Norwood brothers recently discharged from the service are Sgt. Patrick McDonough and Pfc Joseph McDonough, sons of Mr and Mrs. William A McDonough of 333 … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945
Combat Vet Dies In Crash Overseas-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Sgt. Witold J. Juskiewicz, Jr., 27-year-oId Norwood Infantry soldier who battled through Germany with Patton’s Third Army, was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Germany on September 18th, according … Continue reading Combat Vet Dies In Crash Overseas-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Silver, Bronze Stars And Presidential Citation Are Awarded To Staff Sergeant James J. Tomm-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Staff Sergeant James J. Tomm of 19 Dean Street, Norwood, is shown as he received congratulations from Major General Charles L. Mullins, commander of the 25th "Tropic Lightning" Division in … Continue reading Silver, Bronze Stars And Presidential Citation Are Awarded To Staff Sergeant James J. Tomm-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Hero’s Welcome For Colonel George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
It was VJ Day All over again in Norwood on Monday afternoon. For more than 30 minutes, sirens shrieked, bells chimed, and people shouted a tremendous welcome to Colonel George … Continue reading Hero’s Welcome For Colonel George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Sgt. Fitzgerald Out With 124 Points T/Sgt. James B Fitzgerald, son of Mr. John Fitzgerald of 32 Adam Street, received his discharge from the Army at Fort Devens last Friday … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Lee’s Lieutenants Honor “Jim” Curran-This Day in Norwood History-September 16, 1945
Lee's Lieutenants Honor "Jim" Curran-This Day in Norwood History- September 16, 1945
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945
WINS WINGS — Richard Martin Hynes, 20, son of Mr and Mrs. Patrick Hynes of 89 Howard Street, Norwood, who received his wings as an aerial navigator and appointment as … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945