The Purple Cross Association in World War I

From the December 13, 2017, MidWeek  (DeKalb County, Illinois)  "Looking Back."

1917, 100 Years Ago.

"In the window of Wiswall & Wirtz will be found a poster calling for attention to a petition which should be of interest to DeKalb people and which all should sign gladly.

"The petition is in connection with the work of the organization known as the Purple Cross Association and in a word, its organization is for the purpose of taking steps to have the remains of American heroes killed on French soil brought back to their native land for interment."

I was unable to find out any more information on this association.

--DaCoot