Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-May 29, 2012

(wickedlocal) The newly erected sign at the corner of Gay Street and Joy Street in Norwood is the latest Corner Memorial, dedicated to Army Spc. Keith David โ€œDocโ€ Benson, who … Continue reading Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-May 29, 2012

Norwood Police Chiefโ€™s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968

Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at … Continue reading Norwood Police Chiefโ€™s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968

Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954

Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954

Col George T Lee, War Ace and Pilot, Killed in Jet Crash-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1954

Col George T Lee, War Ace and Pilot, Killed in Jet Crash-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1954

Remains of Three More Local War Heroes En Route Home-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1949

Albert J. Goba, Joseph A. Oโ€™Loughlin And Hugh A. Donnelly Returned From Overseas Among the remains of 5205 Americans who lost their lives during World War II and have been … Continue reading Remains of Three More Local War Heroes En Route Home-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1949

Sgt. Simmons To Be Paid Last Tribute-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1948

The body of Tech Sgt Sidney H. Simmons who was killed in action on March 15 1945 will arrive in Norwood Monday night for final military honors. Services will be … Continue reading Sgt. Simmons To Be Paid Last Tribute-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1948

Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead Returned Home-This Day In Norwood History-August 13, 1948

Paratrooper Killed In Philippines Was Prominent Norwood Athlete Second Lieutenant John H Maloney, Jr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H Maloney of 38 George Street, who was killed … Continue reading Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead Returned Home-This Day In Norwood History-August 13, 1948

Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial-This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948

This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948-Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial

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

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