Charles King Jr. Fifty-four hours, three MREs, four hours of sleep (if you’re lucky), 55 miles to hike, obstacles to overcome and teamwork to pull one through. This, Charles King … Continue reading Norwood’s Charles King Jr. Shares His Marine Journey-March 26, 2011
Charlton Heston Calls USMC Wife-January 23, 1984
Husband in Beirut Wife gets Heston's call Sharon and George Curtis Jr. in the doorway of their house on Nahatan St. After dinner on Monday, Sharon Curtis was expecting a … Continue reading Charlton Heston Calls USMC Wife-January 23, 1984
Paying Final Tribute To Marine Corporal Richard B Murphy-July 2, 1968
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.
Norwood Marine Decorated For Heroism In VietNam-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-December 1, 1965
Marine Merit Promotion For C. W. Souther-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-December 1, 1965
Gerard Miller Signs Up With US Marine Corps-This Day in Norwood History-April 28, 1965
MARINE RECRUITS — Three area youths, (left to right): Gerald F. Miller, Ronald F. Brobst, and Brian M. McLean—shown with S/Sgt. Duncan B. Macdonald (extreme right) after enlisting in the … Continue reading Gerard Miller Signs Up With US Marine Corps-This Day in Norwood History-April 28, 1965
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 F Robinson Ends Training-August 1, 1963
Marine Lance Corporal Robert F Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F Robinson of 26 Columbia Road, Norwood, returned recently to the Marine Corps Air Station at Beaufort, S … Continue reading Robert F Robinson Ends Training-August 1, 1963