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Three area youths, Gerald F. Miller, 18, of 115 Hillside Avenue, Norwood, Ronald F. Brobst, 18, of 30 Myrtle Street, Dedham, and Brian M. McLean, 17, of 42 Gordan Acres, Wrentham, formerly of Norwood, enlisted last week in the United States Marine Corps, according to the Norwood Marine Recruiter Sgt. Duncan B. Macdonald.
Gerald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley C. Miller; Ronald, son of Mr. and Mrs. William C Brobst, and Brain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahoney, will be graduates of the Norwood and Dedham high schools this June. This summer they will attend ten weeks of boot camp training and four weeks of combat training at Parris Island in South Carolina, Afterward they will be eligible for a 20-day leave to visit their homes.
‘The Marine Corps is still offering young men the opportunity to enlist under the “Join Now — Leave Later Plan”, according to the local Marine Corps recruiting office at 724 Washington Street, Norwood. Under this plan, men who are 17 or older with no prior military service may sign up for the Marine Corps and at the same time delay their departure from home for any desired period up to 120 days. The advantages of this option may be important in several ways, particularly to high school students graduating this June By enlisting now, a student is able to offset his military obligation and still continue his studies This 120-day period will count for service time towards his overall military service, for his seniority and pay purposes while the student is still in school or working.
The Marine Corps is a 100% volunteer organization and has proven to be the world’s outstanding force – in – readiness.
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Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Sgt. Rafuse landed with assault troops on “D” day at Guam, but was wounded on the beach. He was evacuated to a Naval Hospital. Recently he returned to join his outfit. SOMEWHERE lN THE PACIFIC (Delayed) — Marine Sgt. Raymond B Rafuse, Jr., o£ 345 Winter street, Norwood, has been promoted to his present rank…
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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 overseas for two and one-half years with the Flying Fortress unit. This unit participated in the African invasion and later at an Italian base took…
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Many Veterans Home on Leave-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
HOME AFTER TWO YEARS Chief Petty Officer Edward Conroy of Railroad avenue is home on a 39-day leave after two years overseas duty. He reports back to California next month for re-assignment. Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Zoboli that their son Robert Arnold, now in Italy has been promoted to 1st…
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First Sgt. Leonard J Masino Enjoys First Holidays Home In Four Years-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
After four years of overseas service, First Sgt. Leonard J Masino was able this year to spend the first Christmas during that tune with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Masino of 10 Park street. The long-awaited family reunion was not complete, however, because Leonard’s sister, Miss Arlene Masino, art supervisor of the East Hampton…
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Lt. Col. George T. Lee Has Flown Over 200 Missions-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
LT. COL. GEORGE T. LEE, of Norwood, recently promoted from Major in the Army Air Forces, is Deputy Group Commander of a veteran P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Group supporting Allied Ground Forces in northern Italy and has flown ever 200 combat missions. (12th Air Force Photo) Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the…
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Pfc. George Thomas Home On Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Pfc. George Thomas, U. S. A., is home on furlough and is now awaiting orders to go to a convalescent hospital. Pfc. Thomas is a veteran of four major campaigns — Hawaii. Midway. the Solomons and Wake Island — and he was also in the first wave of operations against the European continent on D-Day.…
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SSgt. Ahti Wuori, Aerial Gunner On U. S. Bomber, Missing-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
Veteran Of 30 Missions Missing In Pacific Theatre Since Nov. 16 Staff Sgt. Ahti J.. Wuori, only child of Mr. and Mrs. John Wuori of 90 East Cross street, Norwood, has been missing in action in the Pacific theater since November 16th, his parents have been informed in a War Department telegram. Sgl. Wuori has…
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Norwood Veterans Return From War In Time For Holidays-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
Home After 22 Months Overseas Home after 22 months overseas is Russell I. Richwcin, QM, USN, son of Mrs. Emma Rowell of 392 Pleasant street. On the crew of an LST. Russell has taken part in four major invasions. North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Normandy. Russell, a graduate of Norwood schools, has been in the…
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Pvts. Horace G. Webber And Thomas Elias Listed Killed-This Day in Norwood History-December 20, 1944
Webber Previously Reported Missing;Both Men Served With Infantry Units;Total Norwood War Dead Stands At 37 Pvt. Horace G. Webber, 34, previously reported missing, and Pvt. Thomas Elias, 31, both Infantry soldiers, have been killed in action in Germany, according to word received from the War Department by their next of kin. Pvt. Webber, who was…
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Pvt. Jane Kwiatkowski & Pvt. Mary Avizinis Join WACS, Receive Medical Training-This Day in Norwood History-December 15, 1944
TWO NORWOOD WACS, Pvt. Jane Kwiatkowski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kwiatkowski, 34 St. Joseph avenue, and Pvt. Mary Avizinis daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Avizinis, 16 Tremont street, learn to operate the X-Ray machine at the Medical Department Enlisted Technicians School, Camp Atterbury, Ind. Both will be assigned to work with returning…
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