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Veteran of Three Services, Andrew J. Hewitt, Managing Guild Theatre-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945

This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945-Veteran of Three Services, Andrew J. Hewitt, Managing Guild Theatre

It was disclosed this week by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breen of 417 Nahatan street, that one of their seven sons serving in the armed forces. Sergeant Joseph Breen was … Continue reading Sgt. Joseph Breen On Wounded List-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945

MARRIED HERE SUNDAY — Matthew F. Foley, U S.N , and his bride, the former Margaret I. Pendergast, following their marriage Sunday afternoon at St. Catherine’s Church. (Surette Photo) Miss … Continue reading Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

BOSTON, January 17—Raymond E. Daniels. of 162 Walpole street. Norwood, was among the scores of 17-year-old volunteers who took the Navy oath of allegiance yesterday at the Navy Recruiting Station … Continue reading Raymond Daniels Takes Navy Oath-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

Norwood WAVE Jane Clark in Navy Job in Washington DC BOSTON — Among the Women Reservists now on duty with the Navy in the Nation’s Capital, releasing a man to … Continue reading Norwood WAVE Jane Clark in Navy Job in Washington DC-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1945

Norwood Gunner Algirdas C. Kazulis On Torpedo Plane Home With 'Lucky 13' Algirdas C. Kazulis, Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class, U.S.N.R., of 82 Sumner street, Norwood, has returned from a … Continue reading Norwood Gunner Algirdas C. Kazulis On Torpedo Plane Home With ‘Lucky 13’-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944

Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea Leo J. Leonard, A.M.M. 3/C of the U.S.N.R., has received a citation from his commanding officer for “commendable performance … Continue reading Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944

Swedeville Friends Paul Soderland, Vincent White Hold Reunion at Advanced Pacific Base Stories of home and the old neighborhood were swapped with enthusiasm recently when Paul Soderland of Savin Avenue, … Continue reading Swedeville Friends Paul Soderland, Vincent White Hold Reunion at Advanced Pacific Base-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944

Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel ABOARD THE USS LST 28 IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. Nov 22 (Delayed)—Nights when German planes roared in to attack their ship, … Continue reading Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944

artist- Haddon Sundblom Home After 22 Months Overseas Home after 22 months overseas is Russell I. Richwcin, QM, USN, son of Mrs. Emma Rowell of 392 Pleasant street. On the … Continue reading Norwood Veterans Return From War In Time For Holidays-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944