Purple Heart Medals

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

May 21, 2025

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

Treasurer Frerichs returning Purple Heart to WWII veteran

November 10, 2024

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

Returned Purple Heart medal

July 1, 2024

July 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

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November 6, 2023

November 6, 2023 – Returned Purple Hearts and Other Medals