Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick announced recently that his office has turned over a Bronze Star to the family of a recipient. Rick Dovell received the Bronze Star for actions while serving in the Vietnam War. Dovell passed away in 2017.

The press release stated that Mr. Dovell’s family was connected with after a Treasurer’s Office Veterans Day press release. Mr. Dovell’s daughter was able to claim the medal.

Each year financial institutions, business, government agencies and other organizations turn over millions in cash, securities and contents of safe deposit boxes to the Treasurer’s Office. The entities are required to turn over unclaimed property to the Treasurer’s Office after there has been no contact or documented transaction with the owner for five years.

The Treasurer’s Office currently holds more than 110 military medals including six purple hearts and three bronze stars.