Paul Collins, son of Mr and Mrs. of 65 Winslow Avenue, Norwood, has received his discharge from the Navy after 32 months of service. After receiving his training at Newport. … Continue reading Paul Collins Is Released After 32 Months In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946
Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Two Norwood brothers, Pfc. Kenneth J. Cashen of the Marines, and Ralph D. Cashen of the Army, both of whom have been presented the Purple Heart for wounds received in … Continue reading Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Ens. Francis L. Carroll Is Assigned To Moffett Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Ens. Francis L.Carroll, 87 Prospect avènue, Norwood, has been assigned with other ensigns fresh from midshipmen training to Naval Air Transport Squadron 4 at Moffett Field, Calif., to undergo training … Continue reading Ens. Francis L. Carroll Is Assigned To Moffett Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
Norwood Fire Department (Scoop McLean photo, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Ask To Be Relieved Of Chore As Of Oct. 15th Selectmen To Call In Chief For Conference Next … Continue reading Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Missing In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1945
Pvt. Lawrence O'Brien, 29. one of four brothers in the service, has been missing in action in France since January 23rd, according to a telegram received yesterday from the War … Continue reading Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Missing In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1945
Raymond Daniels Takes Navy Oath-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
BOSTON, January 17—Raymond E. Daniels. of 162 Walpole street. Norwood, was among the scores of 17-year-old volunteers who took the Navy oath of allegiance yesterday at the Navy Recruiting Station … Continue reading Raymond Daniels Takes Navy Oath-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
USMC Sgt. Richard P. Barrett Is Mortar Graduate-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
CAMP LEJEUNE. N C., January 15 — Marine Platoon Sgt. Richard P. Barrett, of 257 Prospect street, Norwood, has graduated from a six-week course designed to develop and train mortar … Continue reading USMC Sgt. Richard P. Barrett Is Mortar Graduate-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Norwood WAVE Jane Clark in Navy Job in Washington DC-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1945
Norwood WAVE Jane Clark in Navy Job in Washington DC BOSTON — Among the Women Reservists now on duty with the Navy in the Nation’s Capital, releasing a man to … Continue reading Norwood WAVE Jane Clark in Navy Job in Washington DC-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 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