A solemn high mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church drew nearly 1,000 mourners paying final tribute to Marine Corporal Richard B. Murphy, who was killed in Vietnam.
A Town Shrouded in Grief for a Fallen Son-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1968
A devastating sacrifice hits home as Norwood unites to receive the body of Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Murphy, son of the town's Police Chief.
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-June 15, 1968
The son of Norwood's Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.
Sports Award Will Honor Vietnam Victim-May 26, 1966
John F Concannon's resting place, Arlington National Cemetery (Findagrave) The school committee last night approved the establishment of an annual John F. Concannon athletic award at Norwood High School. Mr. … Continue reading Sports Award Will Honor Vietnam Victim-May 26, 1966
Remains of Three More Local War Heroes En Route Home-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1949
Albert J. Goba, Joseph A. O’Loughlin And Hugh A. Donnelly Returned From Overseas Among the remains of 5205 Americans who lost their lives during World War II and have been … Continue reading Remains of Three More Local War Heroes En Route Home-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1949
Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead Returned Home-August 13, 1948
Paratrooper Killed In Philippines Was Prominent Norwood Athlete Second Lieutenant John H Maloney, Jr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H Maloney of 38 George Street, who was killed … Continue reading Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead Returned Home-August 13, 1948
Norwood Hero Corporal Joseph N. A. Grugnale Buried-August 13, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-August 13, 1948-Norwood Hero Corporal Joseph N. A. Grugnale Buried
Three Local World War II Heroes Returned Home to Norwood for Final Military Honors-July 31, 1948
Fallen WWII servicemen Cpl. John E. Curran, Cpl. Joseph A. Selukas, and S/Sgt. Edward C. Erker were returned from England to Norwood for full military honors and burial.
Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial-This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948
This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948-Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial
Silver Star Medal Awarded Posthumously To Sgt. O’Brien-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1946
Posthumous award of the Silver Star Medal has been made to the late Marine Platoon Sergeant Raymond F. O'Brien, formerly of Norwood, killed in action with the Fourth Marine Division, … Continue reading Silver Star Medal Awarded Posthumously To Sgt. O’Brien-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1946