Local Veterans, Families Receive Service Medals

NEWTOWN, PA — Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8) joined dozens of local residents to present service medals earned during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War to local veterans and families at the American Legion Morell Smith Post 440, today.

“Today, we are surrounded by some truly great Americans, who fought and sacrificed for the ideals that make our nations great: freedom, liberty, and justice,” said Fitzpatrick. “Every military member and veteran deserves our continual respect and appreciation. While the stories of these men differ, their love of country and commitment to service remain constant.”

Each veteran or family member was presented with medals and certificates obtained by Fitzpatrick’s office to replace military honors lost or earned but never received. Medals presented ranged from World War II Victory Medals to Purple Hearts.

Fitzpatrick’s staff includes Military and Veteran’s Affairs caseworkers, available to assist Bucks and Montgomery county veterans and families with military records, federal agencies requests, VA benefits and more. Please contact the Congressman’s Langhorne District office at 1717 Langhorne-Newtown Rd., Suite 400, Langhorne or by phone at 215–579–8102 for more information.

Receiving medals were:

James Frawley — US Navy, Vietnam

Received five medals:

·         National Defense Service Medal

·         Vietnam Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Star Appurtenances)

·         Navy Unit Commendation Medal

·         Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal

·         Navy “E” Ribbon

Vincent Kutys — US Army, World War II

Received five medals:

·         Bronze Star Medal

·         Good Conduct Medal

·         European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

·         WWII Victory Medal

·         Combat Infantry

William Struble — US Navy

Received two medals:

·         Navy Good Conduct Medal

·         National Defense Service Medal

Russel Young — US Navy, Vietnam

Received two medals:

·         National Defense Service Medal

·         Good Conduct Medal & Clasp Silver 1 Loop

Edwin Cressman — US Navy, World War II

Received five medals:

·         Navy Good Conduct Medal

·         WWII Victory Medal

·         American Campaign Medal

·         Discharge Button

·         Honorable Service Lapel Pin

Daniel Heffernan — US Navy, Vietnam War

Received eight medals:

·         Navy Achievement Medal with Combat "V" Device

·         Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars

·         Combat Action Ribbon

·         Navy Good Conduct Medal

·         Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star

·         Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon

·         National Defense Service Medal

·         Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon

James Phelan (deceased) — US Army, World War II

Received six medals:

·         1.Good Conduct Medal

·         2. American Defense Service Medal

·         3. American Campaign Medal

·         4. European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and Silver Star Attachment

·         5. World War II Victory Medal

·         6. Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII

Frederick Dunkley — US Army, World War II

Received one medal:

·         Bronze Star Medal

Richard Wynkoop — US Army, USARPAC

Received two medals:

·         National Defense Service Medal

·         Marksman Badge and Auto Rifle Bar

Morton “Jack” Taylor (deceased) — US Navy, World War II

Received seven medals:

·         Navy Good Conduct Medal

·         WWII Victory Medal

·         American Campaign Medal

·         Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal

·         Combat Action Ribbon

·         Discharge Button

·         Philippine Liberation Medal

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Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick is serving his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He represents Pennsylvania’s 8th district which includes all of Bucks County as well as a portion of Montgomery County. He serves as the Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.