The family of a late military veteran will receive his Purple Heart

A Purple Heart medal in a person's hands
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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs will hold a reunification ceremony at the Johnson-Phelps VFW Post in Oak Lawn on November 10th, the day before Veterans' Day.

Frerichs will return a Purple Heart medal to the family of a late World War II veteran.

Monday's event will be the 17th time that state treasurer Frerichs has returned a Purple Heart medal, which will be a national record.

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