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Illinois State Treasurer > News > Purple Heart Medals

News Releases About 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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  • May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025 – State Treasurer Mike Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family That Had Four Sons Serve in WWII

Read MoreMay 21, 2025 – State Treasurer Mike Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family That Had Four Sons Serve in WWII
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  • November 10, 2024

November 10, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Daughter of Late World War II Marine

Read MoreNovember 10, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Daughter of Late World War II Marine
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  • July 1, 2024

July 1, 2024 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran

Read MoreJuly 1, 2024 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran
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  • May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Seeks Additional Help with Operation Purple Heart

Read MoreMay 23, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Seeks Additional Help with Operation Purple Heart
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  • November 6, 2023

November 6, 2023 – Returned Purple Hearts and Other Medals

Read MoreNovember 6, 2023 – Returned Purple Hearts and Other Medals
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