Purple Heart Medals

Learn how the Illinois Treasurer works to return unclaimed Purple Heart medals and other military honors to veterans and their families.

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November 6, 2023

November 6, 2023 – State Treasurer Mike Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Will County Family of WWII Veteran

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March 5, 2023

March 5, 2023 – State Treasurer Mike Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family of Army Specialist Kenneth R. Wiest of Downstate O’Fallon

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November 10, 2022

November 10, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Seeks Additional Help with Operation Purple Heart

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November 2, 2021

November 2, 2021 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Launches Operation Purple Heart

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May 19, 2021

May 19, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Reminds Military Families of More Than 100 Medals Waiting to be Claimed

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February 7, 2020

February 7, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs Awarded ESGR Patriot Award for Commitment to Illinois Veterans

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March 11, 2019

March 11, 2019 – Treasurer Returns Purple Heart to Family of WWII Veteran

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May 24, 2018

May 24, 2018 – More Than 100 Military Medals Remain Unclaimed

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December 19, 2017

December 19, 2017 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family of Vietnam Veteran Killed in Action

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November 6, 2017

November 6, 2017 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family of Vietnam Veteran