CHICAGO (CBS)-- It's a significant piece of history and a symbol of courage and sacrifice – this week, a Purple Heart certificate was found in a dark and dusty garage on the city's Southwest Side.

A treasured piece of history is now back with its rightful owners – all thanks to a Southwest Side veteran who discovered a mysterious Purple Heart certificate dating back to 1944 in his garage ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Purple Heart ribbon, awards and military records of a deceased Vietnam veteran thought to be forgotten and discarded have been reunited with the Marine’s family.