There's a mission underway in Illinois to return symbols of sacrifice and bravery to those who earned them.
The Illinois Treasurer is asking for help with "Operation Purple Heart."
"I saw these Purple Hearts, and we deputized our staff made them private detectives to go out and find the owners. We've returned seven so far. They've been seven of the best experiences as a Treasurer. We have 11 more we'd love to return," he said. Raymond Wilson, submitted to the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Nov. 13, 1995. Raymond lived in Chicago and banked with Chicago Community Bank, which subsequently was sold.
Bernice Smith, submitted to the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Nov. 18, 2002. Bernice lived in Oak Park and banked with MB Financial Bank in Oak Park. The bank subsequently was sold. Toni Alexander, submitted to the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Oct. 26, 2018. Toni lived in Channahon and banked with First Midwest Bank in Shorewood. Channahon straddles Grundy and Will counties and is near Morris. A Bible also was in the safe deposit box. Information suggests Toni was the owner of the safe deposit box and the Purple Heart recipient was Private Charles J. Alexander, who earned the honor for wounds received against the enemy in the Central Pacific area on July 30, 1944.
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