Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Plane Picking up Tom Brady Slides Off Norwood Runway-June 15, 2005
An aviation mishap at Norwood Memorial Airport leaves a twin-engine charter jet stuck in the mud 400 feet past the runway.
Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood's most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque … Continue reading Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
BRITISH COUPLE FIRST RESIDENTS OF WINDSOR GARDENS — Mr. William B. Saunders of Windsor Gardens presents key to Mr. and Mrs. David P. McQuire, the first residents of the new … Continue reading First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
Aeroplane Construction Explained To Wing Scouts-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1946
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AEROPLANE is explained to these Wing Scouts by Mr. Thomas D. Wildon, head of the Junior Aviation League of Boston and designer of model planes, who addressed … Continue reading Aeroplane Construction Explained To Wing Scouts-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1946
First Lieutenant Raymond G Pendergast, Jr. Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
First Lieutenant Raymond G Pendergast, Jr. Wins Cluster To Air Medal AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION, England — A Norwood Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress crewman has recently … Continue reading First Lieutenant Raymond G Pendergast, Jr. Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force James Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Porter of 61 Washington street, recently graduated from the pilot school at Napier Field, … Continue reading James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
Norwood Veterans Return From War In Time For Holidays-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 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
First Lieutenant Harold L. Monahan Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
First Lieutenant Harold L. Monahan Wins Cluster To Air Medal AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE FIGHTER STATION. England — First Lieut. Harold L. Monahan, husband of Mrs. Ann E. Monahan of … Continue reading First Lieutenant Harold L. Monahan Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Air Medal Is Awarded To First Lt F. Gordon Allen. Jr.-This Day in Norwood History-December 16, 1944
Air Medal Is Awarded Local Bomber Pilot Lieut. Allen In Central Pacific Air Medal Is Awarded To First Lieutenant F. Gordon Allen. Jr. AAF. PACIFIC OCEAN AREAS. Central Pacific — … Continue reading Air Medal Is Awarded To First Lt F. Gordon Allen. Jr.-This Day in Norwood History-December 16, 1944