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June 15, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs 2022 Top 20, Roll of Honor, This Day In Norwood History, United States Marines Corps, Vietnam

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.

October 18, 1942October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

State Guard From Norwood Take Part In War Games-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1942

Power Plant “Destroyed” By “Regulars” in Walpole L Company Guardsmen Protect Water Supply No paratroops “landed” in Norwood yesterday during the big war games in the First Service Command area … Continue reading State Guard From Norwood Take Part In War Games-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1942

September 24, 1921September 17, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Police Chief Harry W. Swift Passes Away at Age 45-September 24, 1921

Norwood businesses close and hundreds mourn as police chiefs from across the region gather for the funeral of late Police Chief Harry W. Swift.

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