Background
Murphy, Joseph William was born on October 19, 1912 in Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Joseph and Ellen (Lynch) Murphy.
Murphy, Joseph William was born on October 19, 1912 in Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Joseph and Ellen (Lynch) Murphy.
Juris Doctor, Suffolk University, 1940. Degree, Submarine Torpedo Net School, Rhode Island, 1941. Master of Laws in Ship-Board Study, Chicago, 1944.
Degree, Naval School Justice, Washington, 1948.
With First Corps Cadets, 211th Coast Artillery, Massachusetts National Guard, Boston, 1930—1935, 110th Cavalry Troop A, 1935—1937. Retired, 1972; private practice Forestdale, Massachusetts, since 1960. Appointed honorary brigadier general Enlisted Men 178th Infantry, Republic of Korea, 1951.
Legal officer Retired Offices Association, 1981—1983. President Friends Sand Srs., Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1981—1985. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1938, lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1952.
Member of Military Order Wars (judge advisory), Kiwanis.
Married Priscilla Smith, May 3, 1941.