A soldier paying respects to fellow servicemen who gave their lives in the Pacific campaign. Visits Graves Of Local Boys On Iwo Jima Sgt. William Costello of Hill Street, who … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1945
One Killed, Another Missing; Third Is A Prisoner Of Nazis-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
SGT. RAYMOND F. O’BRIEN Kiilled A local Marine has been killed in action on Iwo Jima, a Norwood soldier, who had previously been reported missing has turned up a prisoner … Continue reading One Killed, Another Missing; Third Is A Prisoner Of Nazis-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
Captain W. W. Lawrence of the Army Air Corps pins on John J. Conley of Norwood the.decorations won by bis cousin, Lieut. Robert A. Browning, fighter pilot, now a prisoner … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 1945
Fought Off Attacking Craft Although Injured The Silver Star (SS) Medal is the third highest ranking award that can be received for valiant actions and may be awarded to any … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 23, 1945
List Two Wounded;Airman Is Missing Two Norwood men have been wounded in action on the Western front in Europe and a third is missing following aerial action over Germany, according … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 23, 1945
John Mulvehill Promoted To Rank Of Major-Norwood WWII Veteran-January 12, 1945
Captain John J. Mulvehill, 15th A.A.F., of 23 Cottage Street, Norwood was promoted on Christmas Day to the rank of Major, it was learned here today. Major Mulvehill has been … Continue reading John Mulvehill Promoted To Rank Of Major-Norwood WWII Veteran-January 12, 1945
Norwood Counts 35 War Dead As Conflict Enters Fourth Year-This Day in Norwood History-December 8, 1944
Three years ago yesterday, “the day that will live in infamy,” the Japanese struck at Pearl Harbor. Thirty-five men who sleep on foreign soil, and victims on the seas, the … Continue reading Norwood Counts 35 War Dead As Conflict Enters Fourth Year-This Day in Norwood History-December 8, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1944
T-Sgt. Webber Is Member Of Group With Unit Citation 15TH AAF IN ITALY: T-Sgt. Edgar F. Webber. 28. son of Mrs. Maggie Webber, 905 Washington street, Norwood, an aerial engineer … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 3, 1944
Lt. Heyn On Duty As Fighter Pilot Charles H. Heyn AX EIGHTH AIR FORCE FIGHTER STATION, England — Second Lieutenant Edward F. Heyn, 23, of Norwood, -Mass., has been assigned … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 3, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1944
Marsh Promoted To Captain In Pacific Elmer Marsh WITH THE FIFTH AIR FORCE IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC. Elmer Marsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marsh of 57 Rock Street, … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1944