Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

Tool Tested as a Bomb ‘Can Opener’-This Day In Norwood History-December 2, 1960

This is not what Raytheon had in mind, but who knew bomb shaped can openers are a real thing? NORWOOD — An “ultrasonic can opener” for opening steel-encased unexploded bombs … Continue reading Tool Tested as a Bomb ‘Can Opener’-This Day In Norwood History-December 2, 1960

John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947

John R. Bnuchard 19, son of Nelson Bouchard of 278 Vernon .street. Norwood has been selected and appointed a Midshipman. USN at the Navy's only Pre-Flight School Ottumwa. Iowa, under … Continue reading John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947

Lt. Charles Donahue Is Home As Civilian-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945

Lt. Charles L. Donahue, who was chairman of the Norwood Board of Selectmen when he enlisted in the Navy three years ago, Is back in town as a civilian. He … Continue reading Lt. Charles Donahue Is Home As Civilian-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945

Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

MARRIED HERE SUNDAY — Matthew F. Foley, U S.N , and his bride, the former Margaret I. Pendergast, following their marriage Sunday afternoon at St. Catherine’s Church. (Surette Photo) Miss … Continue reading Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 4, 1942

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 4, 1942