Cultural Resources Survey/Veterans Compendium
Recipient of a 2013 New Jersey State Historic Preservation Award
The History of Morris County, New Jersey:
It has just begun to be written.
“Is Iustus Exorsus Futurus Scriptum”
Veterans Compendium Project
Every Soldier. Every History.
Inspired by a local veteran who shared memories of his Naval service during World War II and reflected with the solemn words, “It doesn’t matter, history will forget us,” this initiative was created to ensure the stories and sacrifices of Morris County’s veterans are preserved and remembered for future generations.
The goal is simple: collect and display the stories of Morris County’s combat soldiers and sailors online in honor of their military service and sacrifice.
The program encourages continued public participation and welcomes submissions to ensure these stories are preserved. Veterans from any branch of the U.S. military who were born in Morris County or resided in the county for at least 10 years are eligible for listing in the compendium.
Since the publication of the Morris County Veterans Compendiums, individuals from across the county and around the world have contributed additional historical information and personal accounts, helping to expand and enrich the online archive.
We are currently working on a page about Morris County's Afghanistan War veterans. If you’d like to contribute to this project, or have additional information/photos, corrections, notice omissions about one of the above projects, email Jan Williams at jwilliams@co.morris.nj.us .
Resources
To enroll in the National Purple Heart database, please contact The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.
Veterans can apply for a Morris County Distinguished Service Medal.
If you have lost a medal, award, or decoration, visit the National Archives Veterans' Service Records Page.
Ongoing Projects
Historic Documents
Contact
If you have information to add to any of these projects, please email Jan Williams at jwilliams@co.morris.nj.us.