The Norwood Historical Society United States Navy Story Archive preserves the stories of Norwood residents who served at sea, beneath the waves, and around the world in defense of the nation. From wartime operations and historic voyages to peacetime missions and humanitarian service, these accounts illustrate the skill, dedication, and sacrifice of local sailors whose service connected Norwood to the broader history of the United States Navy.
Through photographs, documents, newspaper articles, military records, ship histories, and personal recollections, this archive seeks to preserve the experiences of Norwood’s Navy veterans and the vessels, ports, and missions that shaped their lives. Each story offers a unique glimpse into the challenges and traditions of naval service and helps ensure these important chapters of local and national history are not forgotten.
If you or a family member served in the Navy, or if you have photographs, letters, documents, memories, or other materials related to a Norwood sailor, we invite you to share them with the Norwood Historical Society. Community contributions help preserve these stories and honor the generations of Norwood residents who served their country in the United States Navy.
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Norwood WAVE Jane Clark in Navy Job in Washington DC-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1945
BOSTON — Among the Women Reservists now on duty with the Navy in the Nation’s Capital, releasing a man to fight at sea with the fleet, is Jane Clark Sic, daughter of Mr and Mrs. G, E, Clark, of 65 Hawthorne street, Norwood. Seaman Clark is stationed at the Bureau of Yards and Docks, having…
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Norwood Gunner Algirdas C. Kazulis On Torpedo Plane Home With ‘Lucky 13’-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Algirdas C. Kazulis, Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class, U.S.N.R., of 82 Sumner street, Norwood, has returned from a tour of combat duty in the Pacific, where he flew with the Navy’s Torpedo Squadron 13, known as “Lucky 13.’’ Kazulis was the gunner of an Avenger torpedo plane, which can attack with bombs, rockets, or .50…
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Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Leo J. Leonard, A.M.M. 3/C of the U.S.N.R., has received a citation from his commanding officer for “commendable performance of duty in disregard of his personal safety, in dueling airplanes and expeditiously securing the gasoline system while the ship was in action against the enemy during the Battle of the Philippine Sea.” Leonard.- who is…
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Norwood Veterans Return From War In Time For Holidays-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
Home After 22 Months Overseas Home after 22 months overseas is Russell I. Richwcin, QM, USN, son of Mrs. Emma Rowell of 392 Pleasant street. On the crew of an LST. Russell has taken part in four major invasions. North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Normandy. Russell, a graduate of Norwood schools, has been in the…
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Walter Eppich, Robert Corcoran Enlist in U.S. Coast Guard-This Day in Norwood History-December 13, 1944
Training at Manhattan Beach Two Norwood boys. Walter B. Eppich and Robert Francis Corcoran, have recently enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard as apprentice seamen in the current quota for young men of 17 years, and are now receiving three months of basic military and nautical training at Manhattan Beach. N. Y. Eppich, son…
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Paul J. Polovitch Joins The Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 14, 1944
Paul J. Polovitch, the seventeen-year-old son of Mr. and. Mrs. Peter Polovitch of 27 Olah Avenue, Norwood, was sworn into the Navy today at the Boston Navy Recruiting Station by Lieut. Jacob M. Gibson, officer in charge of Navy Recruiting and Induction for the Greater Boston District. When he completes his indoctrination, he will have…
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Navy Reports Harold Stewart Seriously Injured-This Day in Norwood History-January 8, 1943
Local Boy Was Aviation Radioman, Home Recently Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart, Central street, received a telegram Sunday morning from the Navy Department informing them that their son, Harold F Stewart, Aviation Radioman Third Class, had been seriously injured on December 31st. Harold, 19, enlisted in the Navy while still m high school and was…
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In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 11, 1942
From somewhere in England, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Scanlon of Washington Street have had a letter from their son, Pvt. George F. Scanlon. It follows a cablegram received by them last Saturday. George writes: “Dear Mom and Dad: “Gee, it was swell to receive a letter from you today. It was just four weeks…
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In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 4, 1942
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 4, 1942
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Norwood Native Arthur Curtin At Pearl Harbor-This Day In Norwood History-December 8, 1941
One Norwood man is definitely known to have been at Pearl Harbor when that giant Pacific Navy base was bombed in the Japanese surprise attack yesterday morning. He is 30-year old Arthur Curtin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Curtin of Mylod Street. Curtin, who is an electrician in the U. S. Navy yard stationed…
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