70 Years Later, Family Receives Late Father's WWII Medals

A Bucks County woman has been presented with five medals that her late father earned during World War II but had never received.

Mae Schlosser of Bensalem received the medals during an event with Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick on Friday.

According to information from Fitzpatrick’s office, Raymond Kelly served in the United States Navy during World War II.

Kelly earned but never received the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Four Bronze Star Appurtenances and the European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.

On Friday, Fitzpatrick presented the medals to Schlosser along with a congressional certificate and an American flag flown over the Capitol Building.

“I really appreciate Congressman Fitzpatrick’s help, it’s a thrill,” Schlosser said. “The items from today will be passed down for generations; the flag to one daughter and the medals to the other.

Fitzpatrick said he was grateful to help and glad that Kelly received the recognition he deserves.

“Americans from each generation have put their lives on the line in the name of freedom and the service of others. That service and sacrifice deserves to be recognized – including that of Mr. Kelly,” said Fitzpatrick. “I’m grateful to have the opportunity today to right a wrong and award these medals to Mr. Kelly’s daughter. Each veteran deserves the support and acknowledgment of a grateful nation.”

Fitzpatrick’s staff includes Military and Veteran’s Affairs caseworkers who are available to assist Bucks and Montgomery county veterans and families with military records, federal agencies requests, VA benefits and more.

Contact the Congressman’s Langhorne District office at 215-579-8102 for details.