Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968
Norwood Marine Decorated For Heroism In VietNam-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1965
DECORATED—Staff Sergeant Jerry LaSalvia of Norwood (left) is presented the Bronze Star Medal at ceremonies at Camp Pendleton, California. (Marine Corps Photo) Marine Staff Sergeant Jerry Lasalvia, son of Mrs. … Continue reading Norwood Marine Decorated For Heroism In VietNam-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1965
Marine Merit Promotion For C. W. Souther-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1965
CHANNING SOUTHER, III Marine Private First Class Channing W. Souther III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Channing W. Souther Jr. of 71 Berwick Place, Norwood, was meritoriously promoted to his … Continue reading Marine Merit Promotion For C. W. Souther-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1965
Local Boys Join Regular Army-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965
Nine local boys are being sworn in at the Boston Army Base for a three-year hitch in the Regular Army by Captain Lawrence Welding on extreme right. From left to … Continue reading Local Boys Join Regular Army-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965