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American Legion Post 70 Initiates First All-WWII Team-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1948

When the Norwood Post 70 of the American Legion installed a class of 50 candidates on Tuesday night at the Post headquarters, this group composed the initiation team. Seated (left … Continue reading American Legion Post 70 Initiates First All-WWII Team-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1948

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First of G.I. Homes Ready-This Day in Norwood History-August 20, 1946

Veterans housing was built on Veterans Road next to HIghland Cemetery for WWII veterans and their families. It was replaced in 1953 by the Washington Heights development. (Courtesy Hansen and … Continue reading First of G.I. Homes Ready-This Day in Norwood History-August 20, 1946

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Norwood To Erect World War Veterans Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-December 15, 1920

The committee appointed to bring in recommendations for a suitable memorial for the soldiers and sailors of the World War reported at the special town meeting in Everett Hall last … Continue reading Norwood To Erect World War Veterans Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-December 15, 1920

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First Norwood Soldier Loses Life In War (WWI)-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1918

Pvt. Bert Birger Windahl (colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) The first soldier from Norwood to be killed in France or to lose his life in this war is Bert B. Windahl, … Continue reading First Norwood Soldier Loses Life In War (WWI)-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1918