Sgt. Fitzgerald Out With 124 Points T/Sgt. James B Fitzgerald, son of Mr. John Fitzgerald of 32 Adam Street, received his discharge from the Army at Fort Devens last Friday … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945
WINS WINGS — Richard Martin Hynes, 20, son of Mr and Mrs. Patrick Hynes of 89 Howard Street, Norwood, who received his wings as an aerial navigator and appointment as … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1945
A soldier paying respects to fellow servicemen who gave their lives in the Pacific campaign. Visits Graves Of Local Boys On Iwo Jima Sgt. William Costello of Hill Street, who … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1945
Lt. John J Murphy Is Awarded Bronze Star-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Lt. John J. Murphy of Norwood, Marine M P , shown being presented with the Bronze Star at a ceremony somewhere in the Pacific. SOMEWHERE IN THE PACIFIC (Delayed)—For remaining … Continue reading Lt. John J Murphy Is Awarded Bronze Star-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Pfc. George Deeb Killed In Action On Iwo Jima, Pvt. Charles F. Esper, Pvt. William Bader Wounded In Germany-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Two Other Norwood Servicemen Reported Wounded In Germany Pfc. George Deeb Pfc. George Deeb, 20-year-old Norwood Marine, was killed in action on Iwo Jima on February 20th, according to a … Continue reading Pfc. George Deeb Killed In Action On Iwo Jima, Pvt. Charles F. Esper, Pvt. William Bader Wounded In Germany-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
One Killed, Another Missing; Third Is A Prisoner Of Nazis-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
SGT. RAYMOND F. O’BRIEN Kiilled A local Marine has been killed in action on Iwo Jima, a Norwood soldier, who had previously been reported missing has turned up a prisoner … Continue reading One Killed, Another Missing; Third Is A Prisoner Of Nazis-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
Captain W. W. Lawrence of the Army Air Corps pins on John J. Conley of Norwood the.decorations won by bis cousin, Lieut. Robert A. Browning, fighter pilot, now a prisoner … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 1945
Fought Off Attacking Craft Although Injured The Silver Star (SS) Medal is the third highest ranking award that can be received for valiant actions and may be awarded to any … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 23, 1945
List Two Wounded;Airman Is Missing Two Norwood men have been wounded in action on the Western front in Europe and a third is missing following aerial action over Germany, according … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 23, 1945
Four O’Briens With the Colors-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
Mrs. J. L. Brien of 824 Washington Street, Dedham, formerly of Norwood, has to divide her rooting evenly in this war between the Army and the Marines. Two of her … Continue reading Four O’Briens With the Colors-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945