Family of World War I war hero Frank Joseph Gaffney to Present his medals to Niagara County

** MEDIA ADVISORY **

The family of World War I war hero Frank Joseph Gaffney will be presenting his medals to Niagara County for permanent display in the rotunda of the Niagara County Courthouse, including his Congressional Medal of Honor which he was awarded in 1919.  This special ceremony will include members of the Gaffney family, local leaders and foreign dignitaries whose countries also honored Mr. Gaffney’s heroism.  John Strasburg, author of He Charged Alone, a book detailing Mr. Gaffney’s exploits, will be delivering remarks as well.

When:              Friday, November 10, 2023
Time:               11 a.m.
Where:            Niagara County Courthouse, 175 Hawley Street, Lockport

For descriptions of Mr. Gaffney's medals and his biography, click here