Another Purple Heart Returned

During World War II, Raymond Ferrer served in the US Army. He served in the European Theater.

During the Battle of the Bulge, Ferrer was wounded. He was awarded the Purple Heart.

He returned home after the war. Eventually, he apparently passed away.

At some point in time – exactly when is unknown, even to his family – Ferrer’s Purple Heart medal was lost. It ended up in a Connecticut pawn shop.

I’m sure longtime readers can see where this is heading. Yeah, you’re right. Enter CPT Zachary Fike and Purple Hearts Reunited.

The Ferrer’s Purple Heart has now been returned to Mr. Ferrer’s descendants – specifically, to his grandson. He in turn plans to pass it along to his son in the future.

I don’t often plug nonprofits. But if you have a spare coin or two and want to donate to a worthy and military-related cause, maybe you should look at Purple Hearts Reunited. IMO you could certainly do worse.

Well done, CPT Fike. Damn well done.

Category: Historical, We Remember