Marine Private First Class Steven J. Weiand, son of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph F. Weiand of 27 Redwood Drive, Norwood, returned to Camp Lejeune, N C., on Dec. 3, with … Continue reading Norwood Marine Returns To Camp Lejeune-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1963
Don Wheeler Named Norwood Head Hockey Coach-September 14, 1962
Don Wheeler Named Norwood Head Hockey Coach-This Day In Norwood History-September 14, 1962
Norwood Marine Completes Boot Training-September 15, 1957
Norwood Marine Completes Boot Training-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1957
Norwood Men Enlist In County Marine Platoon-September 6, 1956
JOIN THE MARINES—Two Norwood men, Robert Hubbard, (left) of 25 Hill Street, and David Bennett, of 100 Vernon Street, will leave for Marine Corps "Boot" Training at Parris Island, S.C. … Continue reading Norwood Men Enlist In County Marine Platoon-September 6, 1956
John J. Murphy Will Head Legion’s Hospital Entertainment Committee-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1950
Commander John W. Murphy of Norwood Post 70, American Legion Commander John W. Murphy of Norwood Post 70, American Legion, last night re-appointed Past Commander John J. Murphy to head … Continue reading John J. Murphy Will Head Legion’s Hospital Entertainment Committee-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1950
Corporal Deeb’s Body Returned For Town Honors-This Day In Norwood History-October 29, 1947
Corporal Deeb's Body Returned For Town Honors-This Day In Norwood History-October 29, 1947
New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
Once again the town of Norwood has been honored by being chosen as the headquarters of a new veterans’ organization, a Marine Corps League Post. This new Post was started … Continue reading New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
Lt. John J Murphy Is Awarded Bronze Star-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Lt. John J. Murphy of Norwood, Marine M P , shown being presented with the Bronze Star at a ceremony somewhere in the Pacific. SOMEWHERE IN THE PACIFIC (Delayed)—For remaining … Continue reading Lt. John J Murphy Is Awarded Bronze Star-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Pfc. George Deeb Killed In Action On Iwo Jima, Pvt. Charles F. Esper, Pvt. William Bader Wounded In Germany-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Two Other Norwood Servicemen Reported Wounded In Germany Pfc. George Deeb Pfc. George Deeb, 20-year-old Norwood Marine, was killed in action on Iwo Jima on February 20th, according to a … Continue reading Pfc. George Deeb Killed In Action On Iwo Jima, Pvt. Charles F. Esper, Pvt. William Bader Wounded In Germany-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 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