Dominic (left) and Vincent (right) pictured as the Rondinelli brothers met in Italy for the first time. A Sturtevant Avenue soldier and a brother he had never seen met recently … Continue reading Interpreter Turns Out To Be Brother Norwood Soldier Has Never Met-This Day in Norwood History-March 22, 1946
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946
Off For The Army Two Norwood men who have signed up with the U. S. Army are shown being congratulated by Pfc. Francis X. Moynihan (center) at the Recruiting Station … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 1, 1946
Reunion Dinner of the 101st Infantry veterans of World War II will be held in the Main Ballroom of the Hotel Bradford Boston at 8 00 p m Sunday March … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 1, 1946
Paul Collins Is Released After 32 Months In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946
Paul Collins, son of Mr and Mrs. of 65 Winslow Avenue, Norwood, has received his discharge from the Navy after 32 months of service. After receiving his training at Newport. … Continue reading Paul Collins Is Released After 32 Months In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946
Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Two Norwood brothers, Pfc. Kenneth J. Cashen of the Marines, and Ralph D. Cashen of the Army, both of whom have been presented the Purple Heart for wounds received in … Continue reading Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Ens. Francis L. Carroll Is Assigned To Moffett Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Ens. Francis L.Carroll, 87 Prospect avènue, Norwood, has been assigned with other ensigns fresh from midshipmen training to Naval Air Transport Squadron 4 at Moffett Field, Calif., to undergo training … Continue reading Ens. Francis L. Carroll Is Assigned To Moffett Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On Troopship-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
NEW YORK — The S. S. Kokomo Victory arrived in New York from LeHavre, France, with 1600 returning veterans, weary, seasick, and very much battered and bruised, but very happy … Continue reading Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On Troopship-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1945
Pvt. Cavanaugh Of Marines Off For Foreign Service Pvt. Kenneth Cavanaugh, 17, of the U. S. Marine Corps 16ft last Thursday for the West Coast en route to foreign service. … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1945
Percy LeGay, Jr., Officially Reported Killed In Action-This Day In Norwood History-December 21, 1945
Machinist Mate First Class Percy Henry LeGay. Jr The Navy Department has officially notified Mrs. Helena LeGay of 428 Prospect Street that her husband. Machinist Mate First Class Percy LeGay. … Continue reading Percy LeGay, Jr., Officially Reported Killed In Action-This Day In Norwood History-December 21, 1945
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1945
VJ Day. 1946, May Be Welcome Home Day August 14. 1946. the first anniversary of V-J Day, may be the date of Norwood's Welcome Home Day to her sons and … Continue reading In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1945