Treasurer Garrity returns Purple Heart Medal to family of Vietnam veteran

During a ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned a Purple Heart Medal to James Morgan, the son of Ray Alvin Morgan, a late U.S. Army veteran who was wounded in the Vietnam War. The event coincided with Purple Heart Day and included remarks from Senator Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Representative JoAnne Stehr (R-107).

The medal had come into the custody of the Pennsylvania Treasury as part of its 2023 unclaimed property report. Since then, it had been kept in the Treasury's vault until its return.

"It's a true honor to return this Purple Heart today to Ray Morgan's family, and it's an extra special moment to get to do this on Purple Heart Day," said Treasurer Garrity. "As a Veteran myself, every military decoration return is near and dear to my heart. This Purple Heart is a piece of Ray's story, a story that includes the bravery he demonstrated and the sacrifices he and his family made during the Vietnam War. Returning this medal is a way to express our gratitude and appreciation for Ray's service."

James Morgan accepted the medal on behalf of his late father.

Representative JoAnne Stehr also participated in the ceremony.