Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

Roll of Honor

OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor

Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973

J. M. Murphy, police chief of Norwood (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy, 54, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital, where he was admitted Thanksgiving … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973

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