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
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75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947
75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947
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Awarded Bronze Star For Heroic Rescue Of Comrades-This Day In Norwood History-February 21, 1947
The award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V’’ for the heroic rescue of two wounded comrades near Saint-Malo, France, during operations following the invasion, has been made to Frank J. Miloszewski, ex-Coxsman, USNR of 564 Pleasant Street, Norwood, it was announced this week by Headquarters. First Naval District, Boston. Miloszewski was engaged in…
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Charlie Carroll Is Former Signal Corps Radio Man-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1947
Charles Carroll, proprietor of Corroll Radio, 1177-1179 Washington Street, South Norwood, is shown preparing to test a customer’s radio Mr. Carroll, a former Army Signal Corps radio technician, has been.’in business at this location for the past two years. Featuring expert radio repair, with all the latest equipment to do the work properly, plus a…
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Norwood Salvage Co Buys Everything, Including Junk-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947
When Ben Oppenheim started the Norwood Salvage Co.. 1190 Washington Street, South Norwood, last August, just two months after getting out of the Army, he had no idea that his business would grow to the extent it has. Yes, Ben is going great guns right now. he’s glad to say, and the motto he started…
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Warren Eriksen, Photographer-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1946
A former Army Air Forces photographer. later transferred to the Counter Intelligence Corps, Eriksen is an all-round photographer with headquarters in room 17. Fallon Building, Cleary Square, Hyde Park. In the photographic business- since his discharge in January, he handles almost all types of photographs., except portraiture …. specializes in candid wedding photographs, which cover…
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Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct Medal In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-November 14, 1946
HEADQUARTERS. 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific—Corporal Robert F. Lobisser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lobisser, 535 Walpole street. Norwood, has earned the Army’s Good Conduct Medal with a 13th AAF signal air warning unit in the Southwest Pacific. Serving as an operator of air warning equipment with his unit. Corporal Lobisser had technical training at…
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The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946
Before a large congregation at the regular service of Divine Worship on Sunday morning, the United Church paid tribute to both the living and the dead of World War II ) Speaking on behalf of the Church, the Rev. Edmund A. Miller officially welcomed the returned men and women of the armed forces. “We were…
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Eight Norwood Boys Enlist In Army-This Day in Norwood History-July 5, 1946
This Day in Norwood History-July 5, 1946-Eight Norwood Boys Enlist In Army
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Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946
Off For The Army Two Norwood men who have signed up with the U. S. Army are shown being congratulated by Pfc. Francis X. Moynihan (center) at the Recruiting Station at the Norwood Post Office as they prepared to leave for duty. At the left is William Kelley, 19, of 14 St. George Avenue, who…
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Two Norwood GI Buddies Are Discharged-This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1946
Two South Norwood boys who have been all through the war together have both recently received their honorable discharges from the Army. Sgt. Albert Mike, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mike, 26 St. George Avenue, and Sgt. Shafie Boulis, son of Mrs. Kerrimie Boulis, Concord Avenue, have been in the service for three years…
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