A Hero’s Honor Returned: Illinois Treasurer Reunites Lost Purple Heart with D-Day Survivor’s Family,illinois.gov News
A Hero’s Honor Returned: Illinois Treasurer Reunites Lost Purple Heart with D-Day Survivor’s Family Springfield, IL – July 2, 2025 – In a poignant act of recognition and respect, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has successfully returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the family of a distinguished World War II veteran. The precious artifact, … Read more