Ralph E. Shackley Pfc. Ralph F. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley of 93 East Cross street, was reported missing in action while taking part in the Sicilian … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-May 29, 2012
(wickedlocal) Norwood Dedicates Corner Memorial to Army Spc. Keith David “Doc” Benson NORWOOD — A new Corner Memorial now stands at the intersection of Gay Street and Joy Street, honoring … Continue reading Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-May 29, 2012
Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-February 13, 2012
Norwood firefighter Dennis Mawn, returned in December after serving on a second tour of duty in Iraq. Dennis Mawn returned to work at the Norwood Fire Department with two tours … Continue reading Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-February 13, 2012
Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-December 28, 1965
BARTLEY E. KING, JR. Pvt Bartley E. King Jr., whose parents live at 238 Veron Street, Norwood, completed eight weeks of military police training at the Army Training Center, Fort … Continue reading Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-December 28, 1965
Local Boys Join Regular Army-August 18, 1965
Nine local boys are being sworn in at the Boston Army Base for a three-year hitch in the Regular Army by Captain Lawrence Welding on extreme right. From left to … Continue reading Local Boys Join Regular Army-August 18, 1965
Five Norwood Boys Enlist In Army For Three Years-August 11, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Five Norwood Boys Enlist In Army For Three Years
Airborne Wings For Paratrooper-December 10, 1964
PFC. JOHN J. CONCANNON Pfc. John J. Concannon of Norwood has graduated from Army Airborne Jump School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and earned his “Silver Wings” along with the … Continue reading Airborne Wings For Paratrooper-December 10, 1964
Norwood Army Nurse Saved From Death In Fiery Crash-December 9, 1964
By E. V. McLEAN A Norwood Army nurse, stationed at the Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville, Pa., is alive today and home on leave after being saved from her … Continue reading Norwood Army Nurse Saved From Death In Fiery Crash-December 9, 1964
Leonard Sansone, Famed Artist, Killed in Crash-October 17, 1963
Leonard Sansone Word has been received here of the recent death In an automobile accident in Miami, Fla., of Leonard Sansone, 46, former Norwood resident and nationally known artist, who … Continue reading Leonard Sansone, Famed Artist, Killed in Crash-October 17, 1963
Norwood In The Service-March 23, 1961
T/Sgt. James T. Donlan PROMOTED — T/Sgt. James T. Donlan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Donlan of 81 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, who has been promoted to "Gy Sgt." … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-March 23, 1961