CAMP POLK. La. — Unit citations awarded to all members of the 1st Marine Division. Reinforced, recently caught up with two Regional Hospital medical officers now at Camp Polk, who … Continue reading Navy Citation Presented to Lt. Col Berezin-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Percy LeGay, Jr. Missing In Pacific Naval Action-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Percy H. LeGay. Jr., M.M. 1/C U.S.N.R., husband of Helena C. LeGay of 428 Prospect street, has been reported missing following action while in the service of his country. His … Continue reading Percy LeGay, Jr. Missing In Pacific Naval Action-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Pfc. Russell Webber is Wounded In Palau Baffle-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
In Hospital At New Caledonia Pfc. Russell Howard Webber, wounded in Palau Mr. Edgar and Mrs. Margaret Webber of 905 Washington street, Norwood, have had word that their son, Pfc. … Continue reading Pfc. Russell Webber is Wounded In Palau Baffle-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Pvt. Roman W. Slawecki Loses Life-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Had Spent Six Weeks In Hospital After Being Wounded Last Summer Pvt. Roman W. Slawecki, 25, who was wounded in France last summer, was killed in action in Germany on … Continue reading Pvt. Roman W. Slawecki Loses Life-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Sgt. Hallowell Felled In France November 6-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1944
Tcch. Scrgt. Fred L. Hollowell, 23-year-old Norwood soldier, was seriously wounded in action with the Yankee Division in France on November 6th, the War Department reported in a telegram received … Continue reading Sgt. Hallowell Felled In France November 6-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1944
Sergt. Walsh, Pacific Veteran, Critically Ill-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1944
Sergt. Joseph F. Walsh, 34. of 54 Walnut avenue, who recently returned to the United States after 33 months of service with the famed Americal Division in the Pacific, is … Continue reading Sergt. Walsh, Pacific Veteran, Critically Ill-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1944
T-Sgt. Webber Is Member Of Group With Unit Citation 15TH AAF IN ITALY: T-Sgt. Edgar F. Webber. 28. son of Mrs. Maggie Webber, 905 Washington street, Norwood, an aerial engineer … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1944
Sgt Jemella Wears DFC For Heroism In Air-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1944
Saves Crew Members By First Aid And Giving Up Own Mask 15TH AAF IN ITALY—S/Sgt. Dominic Jemella, 24, of 284 Lenox Street, Norwood, Mass., though now a mess sergeant in … Continue reading Sgt Jemella Wears DFC For Heroism In Air-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1944
School Committee OKs Gyms for Recreation-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1944
Norwood’s, school committee discussed arrangements for use of school buildings for the town recreation program with Recreation Director John E. Williams at its last Monday’s meeting. Mr. Williams by letter … Continue reading School Committee OKs Gyms for Recreation-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1944
Pvt. Raymond Decorated At Convalescent Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-November 17, 1944
NORWOOD OVERSEAS VETERAN DECORATED — Pvt. Joseph F. Raymond of 24 Show street. Norwood, (second from left) who was awarded the Purple Heart at a ceremony at Fort Devens this … Continue reading Pvt. Raymond Decorated At Convalescent Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-November 17, 1944