United States Army Story Archive

The Norwood Historical Society United States Army Story Archive preserves and shares the stories of Norwood residents who served in the nation’s oldest and largest military branch. From the Revolutionary War to modern military operations, these accounts reflect the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of local men and women who answered the call to serve. Through photographs, documents, newspaper articles, military records, and personal recollections, this archive honors the legacy of Army service while ensuring that the individual contributions of Norwood’s soldiers are remembered for future generations.

If you or a family member served in the Army, or if you have photographs, documents, memories, or other materials related to a Norwood soldier, we invite you to share them with the Norwood Historical Society. Community contributions help preserve these important stories and ensure that the service and sacrifices of Norwood’s soldiers continue to be remembered and honored

Norwood Man, 50 Pigeons Join Army-October 26, 1942

Norwood Man, 50 Pigeons Join Army-This Day in Norwood History-October 26, 1942
State Guard From Norwood Take Part In War Games-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1942

Power Plant “Destroyed” By “Regulars” in Walpole L Company Guardsmen Protect Water Supply No paratroops “landed” in Norwood yesterday during the big war games in the First Service Command area and the nearest scene of “combat” was Walpole where members of the Black or Regular Army destroyed a power plant and caused other damage. State…
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 11, 1942

From somewhere in England, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Scanlon of Washington Street have had a letter from their son, Pvt. George F. Scanlon. It follows a cablegram received by them last Saturday. George writes: “Dear Mom and Dad: “Gee, it was swell to receive a letter from you today. It was just four weeks…
Congress Votes War-This Day In Norwood History-December 8, 1941

“God Bless Our Efforts” Text of a prepared statement issued at noon today to all Norwood residents by Harry B. Butters, chairman of the Board of Selectmen. “War is upon us. That fact and the manner in which the first blow has been struck, together with the extent of our preparedness today as compared with…
Observation Post’s First Test Today-This Day in Norwood History-January 10, 1941

Blitzkrieg Will Start At Six January 21st This morning at 10 o’clock the first volunteers to take up duty at the Norwood Air Defence Observation Post will go on duty Just for today they won’t have to worry about the bitter cold For today’s test of this newly organized civilian corps of air observers is,…
Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot

o—0—o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiot’s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At “The Hook” To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of 1915 they cut the heart out of Tiot, threw it on the railroad embankment like a dead cat, and put In a new heart, in…
Departure of 10th Cavalry Seen by 500 People of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History- August 24, 1909

Officers Guests of Capt Cushing Last Evening.Maj Grierson Praised His Men’s Behavior. Over 500 people turned out at 6 this morning to witness the departure of the six troops of the 10th US cavalry, which came to this town yesterday noon and encamped on the Page farm through the courtesy of Frank A. Fales. The…
William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket-This Day in Norwood History- August 7, 1903

This Day in Norwood History- August 7, 1903-William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket
William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket-This Day in Norwood History-August 7, 1903

DIES ON OUTING. Postmaster William J. Wallace of Norwood dropped dead at the Rockland house. Nantasket, shortly after 3 yesterday afternoon. The cause of his death was heart failure. Mr. Wallace was a delegate to the postmasters’ convention which was held in this city and. with many brother postmasters, left Boston at 1:20 yesterday for…