South Boston, MA. October 13, 2025, The Allied War Veterans of South Boston (SBAWVC) is honored to announce that it has nominated COL Tim Murphy as the Chief Marshal of the 2026 Evacuation Day/St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

COL Tim Murphy was born and raised in South Boston, MA, and currently resides there with his wife, Leah, and their three children, Thomas (10), Molly (9), and Maddie (7).

He attended Gate of Heaven Elementary School from K2-8th grade, then attended Catholic Memorial High School and graduated in 1997, He completed a post-graduate year at the Berkshire School in 1998. After his post-graduate year COL Murphy attended the United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY where he played hockey for the Army Black Knights serving as Team Captain during his senior year.  COL Murphy graduated the USMA in 2002 with a commission as a Field Artillery Officer.

COL Murphy served six years in the active component of the Army stationed at Fort Hood, TX, with the 1st Cavalry Division. He completed two tours (27 months) deployed to Iraq (Baghdad, Balad) as a rifle platoon leader and BN Battle Captain/A/S3.

He transitioned to the Massachusetts Army National Guard in 2008 and has served as the 1-101 FA Rear-D CDR, 1-101 FA Training Officer, 51st TC S4, APMS at Boston University, 1-101 FA XO/AO, J3 for the COVID response, Recruiting and Retention CDR, and Deputy G1 as an AGR (active-guard reserve) officer. He is currently serving as the Massachusetts Army National Guard Chief of Staff.

In his free time, COL Murphy serves on numerous local boards in Southie, coaches various sports teams, including a high school hockey team (Catholic Memorial High School), and volunteers with many organizations.

The SBAWVC will host the Chief Marshal Banquet on Friday March 6, 2026.  More details to follow in the near future.