John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968

John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968

Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968

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

Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1965

BARTLEY E. KING, JR. Pvt Bartley E. King Jr., whose parents live at 238 Veron Street, Norwood, completed eight weeks of military police training at the Army Training Center, Fort … Continue reading Bartley E. King Jr. Takes Military Police Training At Fort Gordon-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1965

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

Airborne Wings For Paratrooper-This Day In Norwood History-December 10, 1964

PFC. JOHN J. CONCANNON Pfc. John J. Concannon of Norwood has graduated from Army Airborne Jump School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and earned his “Silver Wings” along with the … Continue reading Airborne Wings For Paratrooper-This Day In Norwood History-December 10, 1964

Norwood Army Nurse Saved From Death In Fiery Crash-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1964

By E. V. McLEAN A Norwood Army nurse, stationed at the Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville, Pa., is alive today and home on leave after being saved from her … Continue reading Norwood Army Nurse Saved From Death In Fiery Crash-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1964

John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964

(Photo courtesy Liet. Brian Murphy) John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, was the guest of honor at a dinner attended by more than 100 persons on January 23 at … Continue reading John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964

Robert Johnson Aboard Carrier USS Valley Forge-This Day in Norwood History-January 16, 1964

USS VALLEY FORGE — Robert Johnson, radarman third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Johnson of 69 Elliot street, Norwood, is serving aboard the amphibious assault carrier … Continue reading Robert Johnson Aboard Carrier USS Valley Forge-This Day in Norwood History-January 16, 1964

Norwood Marine Returns To Camp Lejeune-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1963

Marine Private First Class Steven J. Weiand, son of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph F. Weiand of 27 Redwood Drive, Norwood, returned to Camp Lejeune, N C., on Dec. 3, with … Continue reading Norwood Marine Returns To Camp Lejeune-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1963