The family of a World War II veteran was overjoyed to get his lost Purple Heart medal back — just in time for Veteran’s Day. Army Rifleman James R. Bennett, who was wounded twice in 1944 while serving ...

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reunited a Purple Heart with the family of the veteran who earned it, after it came into the State Treasury's possession The medal was given to Army Rifleman ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... DECATUR — Nearly 81 years to the date after 20-year-old Army Pfc. John L. Moore was wounded while fighting to liberate Europe during WWII, the Purple Heart ...

A WWII veteran's lost Purple Heart medal that was found in a dump sometime in the '90s was reunited with his family. The Purple Heart was found by Tammi Heart's mother near her cabin in Wawina, Minn.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Just days before Independence Day, a symbol of sacrifice was finally returned home. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reunited a lost Purple Heart medal with the family ...

The family of a World War II veteran from Oak Lawn has received his long untouched Purple Heart, thanks to efforts of those including the Illinois state treasurer’s office. “A lot of people in my ...

BILLINGS - A Billings man who was injured by a hand grenade during World War II and returned to battle after bandaging the injury has been awarded the Purple Heart. Sidney Kurth received his medal ...