(wickedlocal) Norwood Dedicates Corner Memorial to Army Spc. Keith David “Doc” Benson NORWOOD — A new Corner Memorial now stands at the intersection of Gay Street and Joy Street, honoring … Continue reading Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-May 29, 2012
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-June 15, 1968
The son of Norwood's Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-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. O’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-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-August 13, 1948
Three Local World War II Heroes Returned Home to Norwood for Final Military Honors-July 31, 1948
Fallen WWII servicemen Cpl. John E. Curran, Cpl. Joseph A. Selukas, and S/Sgt. Edward C. Erker were returned from England to Norwood for full military honors and 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