The Norwood Historical Society has a collection of materials related to Norwood’s military history, including uniforms, medals, posters, documents, newspapers and newspaper clippings, photos, and other memorabilia belonging to Norwood veterans ranging from the Civil War to the Cold War.
We are asking the public to help expand that collection.
Norwood veterans or their families who would like to contribute to our collection can provide photos, memorabilia, or write something about the life and service of the veteran.
We will scan your photos and return the originals. Or, if you decide to donate your original photos to our collection, digital copies can be provided to you.
Whenever it’s possible, written summaries should include information about a veteran’s military service. We’d also love to know who they were before and after their service if they survived. Information about where they lived or worked, their personality, hobbies and interests, and whatever other information or stories you want to include would be appreciated.
Memorabilia you donate will be added to our collection, and information from your written summary will be used in the description whenever we put it on display.
Contact us for more information.
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 1, 1943
G«ts Promotion Ruth LeRoy of 43 Marion Avenue, Norwood, Mass., daughter of Mr. and Mra. Nathaniel LeRoy, whose duty at the Army Air Forces Training Command radio school, Sioux Falls, S. D., is Mess Sergeant of the 707th WAC Post…
Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood’s most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque identifying it as a memorial to George T. Lee. Before…
Veteran’s Memorial Dedication-This Day In Norwood History-September 25, 1988
Dedication of the intersection of Shattuck Park and Nichols Street took place on September 25, 1988, in honor of: Adam Scott – World War II 1920 to 1944 Lloyd Batten – Korea 1928 to 1950 John Farren – Korea 1930…
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 25, 1942
Warren S. Hoyle, 209 Winslow Avenue, Norwood, and Patrick J. Harney, 23 Nahatan Street, Norwood, joined the rapidly expanding ranks of the United States Coast Guard Reserve on September 18th and were sworn in at special induction ceremonies held at…
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 22, 1944
Combat Infantryman Badge to Sgt. Plosinski WITH THE AM ERIC AL INFANTRY DIVISION SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC AREA—Staff Sergeant Victor G. Plosinski, 998 Washington Street, Norwood, has been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for exemplary conduct in action against…
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