Corp. Joseph K. King of 10 Catalpa road, Norwood, of the Antiaircraft Artillery School, Camp Davis, N. C. has just been awarded the Good Conduct Medal by Brigadier General Bryan L. Milburn, commandant of the School, for having completed three years of active Federal military service or completed one year of continuous active Federal military service while the United States is at war and having demonstrated exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.
The Good Conduct Ribbon, red in color and three white stripes on each side, will be. issued in lieu of the Medal. This award is one that is cherished by all enlisted men in the Army as it is his mark of achieving that much perfection that is asked of him by his government during wartime.
This Day in Norwood History-June 2, 1955-St Catherine’s To Have First Service of Ordination
Bishop To Ordain 19 In Norwood Saturday Solemn Rites First For Local Parish Rev. Thomas S. Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Greene of 41 Orchard Hill road,…
This Day in Norwood History-June 2, 1905-Memorial Day Observed in Schools, Morning & Evening Exercises Around Norwood
Memorial Day was fittingly observed m Norwood’s schools last Monday afternoon. The most elaborate observance was held by the sixth and seventh grades in Village Hall. The hall was handsomely…
This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946-Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood
Thomas C. Lydon assumed his duties as Chief of Police here today. Born in Norwood Chief Lydon was appointed to the police department in 1915 and in 1932 became a…
This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1945-Town Honors Hero War Dead
Memorial Day Is Observed With Traditional Exercises Solemnly reaffirming this town’s grateful remembrance of the hero dead of this war and past conflicts who gave their lives that America might…