November 15, 2017
Willie G. Riley
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Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family of Vietnam Veteran
Forgotten Medal Makes Its Way Home in Time for Veteran’s Day
The Purple Heart is one of the most recognized and respected medals awarded to a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. Frerichs also returned military transfer papers, a savings bond, and jewelry that belonged to Turner and his late wife. The items were discovered in a safe deposit box that was surrendered to the treasurer’s office as unclaimed property.