Among the host of applicants who (locked to the Navy recruiting stations after the holiday season was another Norwood man who signed up for a two year hitch in the … Continue reading Roy J. Anderson Enlists In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1946
This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1945-Norwood Man Grows 12-Lb. Guinea Bean
When it comes to raising Guinea beans, Walter C. Wallis of 49 Railroad avenue takes his hat off to none of the local Victory gardeners. In the garden in the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1945-Norwood Man Grows 12-Lb. Guinea Bean
Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Sgt. Rafuse landed with assault troops on "D” day at Guam, but was wounded on the beach. He was evacuated to a Naval Hospital. Recently he returned to join his … Continue reading Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Pfc. Russell Webber, Corporal Joseph Caruso Home From South Pacific For 30 Days-This Day in Norwood History-December 15, 1944
Pfc. Russell Webber, Corporal Joseph Caruso Home From South Pacific For 30 Days Two Norwood Marines, Pfc, Bussell Webber and Corporal Joseph Caruso, have arrived home for a 30-day leave … Continue reading Pfc. Russell Webber, Corporal Joseph Caruso Home From South Pacific For 30 Days-This Day in Norwood History-December 15, 1944
Pvt. Horace Webber Reported Missing In Siegfried Assault-This Day in Norwood History-December 7, 1944
Pvt. Horace G. Webber, 34-year-old Norwood Infantry soldier, is missing in action in Germany, it was learned last night following the receipt of a War Department telegram by his wife, … Continue reading Pvt. Horace Webber Reported Missing In Siegfried Assault-This Day in Norwood History-December 7, 1944
Pvt. James Keady Listed Missing; Pfc. William Fitzgerald, Pfc. Robert Flaherty Reported Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
One Norwood man is missing in action in France and two more have been wounded in that theatre, one seriously, according to War Department telegrams received by their families 1 … Continue reading Pvt. James Keady Listed Missing; Pfc. William Fitzgerald, Pfc. Robert Flaherty Reported Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
Pvt. Charles F. Lydon Loses Life November 11-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944
Norwood Army Engineer In Service Less Than Year; Fought On D-Day Pvt. Charles Frances Lydon Pvt. Charles Frances Lydon, 25, of 24 Cottage street, Norwood, was killed in action in … Continue reading Pvt. Charles F. Lydon Loses Life November 11-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944
Daniel T. Feeney Wounded In Action In Mediterranean-This Day in Norwood History-January 7, 1944
Daniel T. Feeney Wounded In Action In Mediterranean A Norwood man, Pfc Daniel T. Feeney of Winfield street, has been wounded in action in the Mediterranean theater, according to an … Continue reading Daniel T. Feeney Wounded In Action In Mediterranean-This Day in Norwood History-January 7, 1944
Nutter Is First Harvard Man to Bomb Germany-This Day In Norwood History-January 26, 1943
Contenting himself with the claim of being "the first Harvard man over the line,’’ Navigator Lieut Ralph H. Nutter 22, of Norwood returned safely with other members of the crew … Continue reading Nutter Is First Harvard Man to Bomb Germany-This Day In Norwood History-January 26, 1943
Norwood Man Gets Word of Newly-Arrived Son On Way To Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-October 7, 1942
Norwood Man Gets Word of Newly-Arrived Son On Way To Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-October 7, 1942