whats is this medal or tokin

[kansas coin hunter]

i need help with this one on the front it says in commeration of your service our country in the world war. on the back it says,1917 1919 presented to edward j patterson by the knights of columbus newark new jersey, thanks for looking .

 

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[LadyDigger]

Could it be for this man?

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Edward J Patterson
City: Newark
County: Essex
State: New Jersey
Birthplace: Vermont;United States of America
Birth Date: 21 Jun 1890
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1754027
DraftBoard: 9
Occupation: New York Telephone Co., Telephone Engineer
Served 1 yr 6 months in the US Navy, but listed as a Private There are no Privates in the Navy.

1920 Census shows him living in a Boarding House on Broad St. He was working again, for the New York Telephone Co and was Single.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old.

Most likely a Catholic Religious Medallion given to a service member and a Knights Member for their service to GOD and COUNTRY. Nice find! Hard to really see...pic is very tiny.

 

[kansas coin hunter]

wow that was fast reply and think it was him but he serverd in france during world war one and is on the honor role of the knights of colmbus in newark new jersey thanks for your reply kch

 

[Ramitt]

Was he a Marine perhaps?

 

[LadyDigger]

wow that was fast reply and think it was him but he serverd in france during world war one and is on the honor role of the knights of colmbus in newark new jersey thanks for your reply kch

You are quite welcomed! My grandfather also served in France (Army) during the first war..be kinda' nice to find out they knew each other LOL.

 

[U.P. Northwoods]

Very nice find. Only wish I would find one too. It was quite common of the KC and many organizations for that matter to give out tokens of appreciation such as these after the first and second world wars. I have one similar to that that was presented to my great uncle after WWI from the KC that was a watch fob. I also am a 4th Degree in the KC. The 4 degrees are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Again nice find and future success in your digs.