fbpx

This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944-Swedeville Friends Paul Soderland, Vincent White Hold Reunion at Advanced Pacific Base

Swedeville Friends Paul Soderland, Vincent White Hold Reunion at Advanced Pacific Base

Stories of home and the old neighborhood were swapped with enthusiasm recently when Paul Soderland of Savin Avenue, Norwood, and Vincent White of Cedar street met at one of our advanced Pacific bases. They had just completed the job of establishing a beachhead, putting to good use the lessons learned on the shores of Cape Cod.

That those lessons were well learned has been attested to by high field commanders who took part in the invasion. Paul is a “cat” operator in a boat battalion and Vincent is a weapons mechanic in an ordnance unit repairing small arms. The two local men had not met since February, 1943, when they were assigned to different units of the Fourth Amphibious Brigade.

These soldier-sailor “amphibs” are the product of this war. In a short time, they have found a permanent place in the Army by their daring, dangerous work of landing on enemy-held shores and protecting other units that land. The Aussics have affectionately named them “The Flat Bottomed Navy,” and the bond between the Allies is secure.

“Amphibs” have also done a fine job in Africa, Italy, and on the beaches of Normandy. “They’ll continue to put ’em across from now ’til the day of victory,” writes Corporal White.

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1950-Ponder Question Of Land For School Purposes

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1950-Ponder Question Of Land For School Purposes

The School Committee and the Planning Board following two conferences on the matter of location of possible school sites, visited the are in the vicinity of the corner of Dean…

This Day In Norwood History-May 30, 1922-Ora Holman, 91, Helped Hunt Down John Wilkes Booth

This Day In Norwood History-May 30, 1922-Ora Holman, 91, Helped Hunt Down John Wilkes Booth

May 30, 1922-Ora Holman, 183 Walpole st, is the oldest Civil War veteran, having passed his 91st birthday. He enlisted in the 2d New Hampshire Cavalry, and is a member…

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1903-Woman’s Club Petions For Use of High School Assembly Room

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1903-Woman’s Club Petions For Use of High School Assembly Room

RATHER FAVORS IT. Public Opinion Is Inclined to, Take Sides With the Woman’s Club In An Important Petition. An interesting hearing, involving some equally interesting questions of public policy, was…

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1957-Thrills Promised By Christiani Brothers’ Circus At Elks’ Field

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1957-Thrills Promised By Christiani Brothers’ Circus At Elks’ Field

Corky Cristiani Corky Cristiani, 21, and pretty famous equestrienne with the Cristiani Bros. Circus like nearly all on the list of performers, has inherited her strength and skill, and daring.…

error: Content is protected !!
%d bloggers like this:
search previous next tag category expand menu location phone mail time cart zoom edit close