Source: US State of Pennsylvania
April 02, 2025 – Orwigsburg, PA
Treasurer Stacy Garrity Returns Lost WWI Medal to Veteran’s Family
At the Orwigsburg Free Public Library, Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned a WWI medal to the family of Joseph William Morrison, who was a Private First Class in the Army from Auburn, Schuylkill County, and was killed in action. The medal was reported to Treasury as unclaimed property.
The WWI Gold Star Mothers and Widows Pilgrimage Medal was stored in a safe deposit box owned by the late Agnes Morrison, the granddaughter of Joseph’s mother, the late Agnes Kissick Morrison, who the medal was awarded to. Christine Morrison of Brooklyn, New York, traveled to Schuylkill County for today’s ceremony that was attended by numerous family members. Christine is the cousin of Agnes Morrison.
“I’m so honored to be returning this medal to Joseph Morrison’s family on behalf of a grateful Commonwealth,” Treasurer Garrity said. “It is so important we remember the sacrifices of those who gave their lives serving our country, as PFC Morrison did when he died representing the Allies in France. As a fellow Veteran, there is no higher honor for me than to return these medals to our military families and shine a light on the heroism of our men and women in uniform.”
Speakers Include:
Claudia Gross – Library Director, Orwigsburg Free Public Library
Stacy Garrity – State Treasurer
Christine Morrison – Great Niece of Medal Recipient, Joseph William Morrison
Pastor Jeff Stonesifer – Congregational Free Church of Christ
Dave Moore – Commander, VFW Post 2198