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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Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
A surprise guest speaker appeared at the meeting of the Norwood Rotary Club last night at the Day street headquarters. It was a surprise to the members attending and to the speaker himself. Platoon Sergeant William J. Flaherty of the Marines and son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Flaherty of 47 Silver street. Norwood.…
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Good Conduct Award in Italy To Pvt. Uno W. Sandell-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
WITH THE FIFTH ARMY, Italy — Pvt. Uno W. Sandell, 23 Savin avenue. Norwood, has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal for fidelity, efficiency and exemplary behavior while in service. He is a member of the 350th Infantry Regiment of the 88th “Blue Devil” Division now serving with Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark’s Fifth Army…
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Pvt. James Keady Listed Missing; Pfc. William Fitzgerald, Pfc. Robert Flaherty Reported Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
One Norwood man is missing in action in France and two more have been wounded in that theatre, one seriously, according to War Department telegrams received by their families 1 over the weekend. They are: Pvt. James Kcady of 35 Mountain Avenue, missing in action. Pfc. William J. Fitzgerald of 260 Lenox Street, seriously wounded.…
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Capt. Frederick B Lea Awarded Bronze Star-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1944
For ‘‘efficient organization and supply of all medical detachments in the Division/’ Captain Frederick B. Lea of 104 Nichols street, Norwood. Commanding Officer of Headquarters Company of the 46th Medical Battalion with the 4th Armored Division in France, was awarded the Bronze Star on November 29th by Major General John S. Wood, it was reported…
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Capt. Jack Millin & Pfc. George Sullivan With Kelley’s Cobras In Pacific Theatre-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1944
Two Norwood men — Capt. Jack Millin and Pfc. George Sullivan — are members of Kelley’s Cobras, a heavy bombardment outfit in the Pacific Theatre. “Kelley’s Cobras.” named for Col. Laurence B. Kelley. Commanding Officer of the Group, is the first group in the history of the Air Force which has modified its own planes…
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First Lieutenant Max Rabinovitch Tells of Philippine Invasion-This Day in Norwood History-November 30, 1944
How First Lieutenant Max Rabinovitch and members of his unit were forced to wade chest deep in water, from their landing barge to shore under a hail of Jap sniper bullets during the Philippine invasion, was told in a letter written by Rabinovitch and received here this week by his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Frank…
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Pvt. Charles F. Lydon Loses Life November 11-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944
Norwood Army Engineer In Service Less Than Year; Fought On D-Day Pvt. Charles Frances Lydon, 25, of 24 Cottage street, Norwood, was killed in action in France on November 11th, it was reported by the War Department in a telegram received yesterday afternoon by his wife, Mrs. Agnes Lydon. He is the third Norwood man…
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Lt. Edmund Mulvehill Stationed In Atlantic City-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.. Nov. 27 —A veteran of 31 missions as a Flying Fortress pilot with the 8th Air Force in England. First Lieutenant Edmund W. Mulvehill. of 23 Cottage street, Norwood, is now assigned to the AAF Redistribution Station here as an interviewing officer. In his new position, Lt. Mulvehill will interview other…
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Sst. Joseph Rukstalis Playing Vital Ordnance Role-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
SIXTH ARMY GROUP. France — Keeping in running order the hundreds of jeeps, sedans, trucks and other vehicles used by Sixth Army Group headquarters — under which are the American Seventh and French First Armies — in France is the task of an ordnance maintenance platoon. Among the soldiers in this platoon is Sst. Joseph…
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Pfc. William H. Kaler, Pfc. Michael Joseph Wallace Lose Lives; Pvt. Peter Lydon Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
Two more Norwood men have been killed in action and a third seriously wounded, according to reports received from the War Department by their next of kin. They are: Pfc. William H. Kaler, Jr., 278 Dean Street, killed in action in France November 7th. Pfc. Michael Joseph Wallace, 317 Nahatan Street, killed in action in…
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