When the Norwood Post 70 of the American Legion installed a class of 50 candidates on Tuesday night at the Post headquarters, this group composed the initiation team. Seated (left to right) : Clement R. McCormack, Junior Vice Commander; John J. Murphy, Commander; John W. Murphy, Senior Vice Commander. Standing (left to right) ; William J. Flaherty, Sergeant-ot-Arms; William E. Johnson, Adjutant; William F. Nolan, Jr., Past Commander; Frederick F. Brown, Chaplain. The Degree Team is the first all-World War II unit to be formed in this section. (McLean Photo)
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