Highlights of the Visit included Morristown Green and Washington’s Headquarters The Board of County Commissioners warmly welcomed the crew, Chief of the Boat and Commissioning Committee of the United States Ship New Jersey (SSN 796) to Morris County today. The sailors are traveling through the Garden State this summer as part of their “Namesake Program.” The…
The Morris County Commissioners salute World War II veteran Chester “Chet” Kochan of Hanover Township who was honored today in Normandy by French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Joseph Biden on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. He was one of four New Jersey natives among 48 American WWII veterans at the ceremony. Drafted in 1943, Kochan…
“Brother Against Brother” Shares History & Stories of Local Soldiers Morris County today unveiled the newest addition to its online Morris County’s Veterans Compendium: “Brother Against Brother: The Civil War,” on the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Fort Sumter in 1861 and the official start of the devastating four-year conflict. Published by the Morris County…
28 Veterans Presented Distinguished Military Service Medals As the Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medal program has grown in popularity, the Board of County Commissioners hosted two Veterans Day Observance ceremonies on November 8 and November 9 this year to publicly honor 28 local veterans, who were accompanied by family and friends. CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY State and federal…
Information Needed from Veterans of the War in Afghanistan Participation Supports the Morris County Veterans Compendium Project In preparation for the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the War in Afghanistan coming up on October 7, 2026, the Morris County Office of Planning & Preservation is seeking information for its Veterans Compendium project and…
Morris County’s Upcoming Veterans Day Ceremonies November 2023 28 Veterans to Receive Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals Morris County invites the public to attend two Veterans Day ceremonies next week to honor and celebrate 28 local veterans who will receive Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals. The first ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Nov.…
