service medal

For the record, Sherman has served our country for decades, earning along the way the prestigious Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal among other accolades.

He is planning to hand back his Northern Ireland general service medal and another medal awarded to him for 30 years of service and good conduct.

He was awarded for his dedication and service with a Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, and multiple citations for valor and a Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat.

He is planning to hand back his Northern Ireland general service medal and another medal awarded to him for 30-years' service and good conduct.

Whaley had earned the National Defense Service Medal prior to his death; issuance of the medal has ceased as of Jan. 1.,