Surprises All Around As Spierdowis Brothers Come Home After 33 Months Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944

Marine Corp. William J. Spierdowis (left) and his brother, Pvt. John, of the Army. Mrs. Mary Spierdowis, formerly of Oolah Avenue, Norwood, and now residing in Canton, received the surprise … Continue reading Surprises All Around As Spierdowis Brothers Come Home After 33 Months Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 3, 1944

Lt. Heyn On Duty As Fighter Pilot Charles H. Heyn AX EIGHTH AIR FORCE FIGHTER STATION, England — Second Lieutenant Edward F. Heyn, 23, of Norwood, -Mass., has been assigned … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 3, 1944

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1944

Marsh Promoted To Captain In Pacific Elmer Marsh WITH THE FIFTH AIR FORCE IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC. Elmer Marsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marsh of 57 Rock Street, … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1944

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 22, 1944

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 22, 1944

Bougainville Rescue: T/Sgt. Elmer Matola-This Day In Norwood History-September 18, 1944

Bougainville Rescue: T/Sgt. Elmer Matola How a Norwood Radioman Helped Save a Downed Crew in the Jungles of the Pacific In the dense, unforgiving jungles of Bougainville, where visibility was … Continue reading Bougainville Rescue: T/Sgt. Elmer Matola-This Day In Norwood History-September 18, 1944

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1944

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1944

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1944

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1944

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 9, 1944

Sgt William W. Fish Jr SERGEANT William W. Fish Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Fish of Norwood has been in the Army since April 9, 1942, He … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 9, 1944

Cpl. Fred Deeb Killed Overseas-This Day In Norwood History-March 3, 1944

Mrs Esther Deeb, Cedar Street, had word on Wednesday evening that her son. Cpl. Fred Deeb of the Marine Corps had been killed in a motor vehicle accident in the … Continue reading Cpl. Fred Deeb Killed Overseas-This Day In Norwood History-March 3, 1944

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 26, 1944

Reports On Marshalls Mrs. Esther Deeb, Cedar Street, has had her first letter from her son, Fred, since he went overseas with his Marine outfit. In the letter, received this … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-February 26, 1944