One of Three Brothers Serving in Armed Forces A war department telegram received Wednesday night informed Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mulacheski of Talbot Avenue, Norwood, that their son, Chester J. … Continue reading Chester Mulacheski Killed in Action in Holland on Sept. 17-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1944
Thrilling Tale Of Pyne’s Rescue From Prison Camp-This Day In Norwood History-September 29, 1944
Among Airmen Released From Romanian Camp 15TH AAF IN ITALY—When Romania capitulated to the Allies on August 23, 1944, a total of 1126 American airmen, held prisoner there, in stockades … Continue reading Thrilling Tale Of Pyne’s Rescue From Prison Camp-This Day In Norwood History-September 29, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 22, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 22, 1944
From Butcher to Bomber: Major Lee’s Journey-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1944
Norwood’s Meat Cutter Who Became a Mission Commander Over Europe Before he was Major Lee of the Eighth Air Force, he was simply “Billy the Butcher” on Washington Street—known for … Continue reading From Butcher to Bomber: Major Lee’s Journey-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1944
Bougainville Rescue: T/Sgt. Elmer Matola-This Day In Norwood History-September 18, 1944
Bougainville Rescue: T/Sgt. Elmer Matola How a Norwood Radioman Helped Save a Downed Crew in the Jungles of the Pacific In the dense, unforgiving jungles of Bougainville, where visibility was … Continue reading Bougainville Rescue: T/Sgt. Elmer Matola-This Day In Norwood History-September 18, 1944
200 Missions, Zero Excuses: Sgt. Ahola’s Liberators-This Day In Norwood History-September 17, 1944
200 Missions, Zero Excuses: Sgt. Ahola’s Liberators How One Norwood Mechanic Kept America’s Heavy Bombers Flying In the vast machinery of World War II, heroism wasn’t limited to the cockpit. … Continue reading 200 Missions, Zero Excuses: Sgt. Ahola’s Liberators-This Day In Norwood History-September 17, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 9, 1944
Sgt William W. Fish Jr SERGEANT William W. Fish Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Fish of Norwood has been in the Army since April 9, 1942, He … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 9, 1944
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 26, 1944
Reports On Marshalls Mrs. Esther Deeb, Cedar Street, has had her first letter from her son, Fred, since he went overseas with his Marine outfit. In the letter, received this … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 26, 1944