Leo J. Leonard, A.M.M. 3/C of the U.S.N.R., has received a citation from his commanding officer for “commendable performance of duty in disregard of his personal safety, in dueling airplanes and expeditiously securing the gasoline system while the ship was in action against the enemy during the Battle of the Philippine Sea.”
Leonard.- who is the son of Mrs. Bridget Leonard of Hill street, Norwood, entered the Navy in June, 1942. He received his basic training at the Newport Naval Training Station and Quonset Point, R, I. Following his training,he was a storekeeper on an airplane carrier and also saw service in the South Atlantic.
This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1892-Lady Bicyclists
Dr. Soberbrow, in his address to the graduating class of one of our lady colleges last year, while he complimented them on their attainments and beauty, said that he hoped…
This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1950-John B. Kennedy Sworn In As Town Manager
MANAGER SWORN IN—John B. Kennedy, Norwood town manager (right) was sworn into office by town clerk, Walter Blasenak at the Norwood municipal building. The new manager will commute between Winthrop…
This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1950-Last Tribute Paid To R. Russell Williamson
Prominent Citizen, Banker, Businessman And Churchman, Dies Here At Age of 71 Norwood’s outstanding citizen, banker, businessman, and churchman. R. Russell Williamson, died unexpectedly at the Norwood Hospital Saturday afternoon…
This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1950-New Steel Display Shelves at the Morrill Memorial Library
FOR THE CONVENIENCE of its users the Morrill Memorial Library has arranged to have the steel display shelves constructed in the Plimpton Wing as well as a small reading nook…