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Stolen medals replaced for Iowa Army veteran

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August 22nd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa Army veteran has received new Vietnam War medals to replace ones that were stolen from his home in the late 1990s.  U.S. Rep. Steve King presented Dennis Roberts Tuesday with 11 new medals. The medals given to Roberts include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Air Medal. He’s waiting for one more, the Good Conduct Medal.  Roberts received the medals from King during a ceremony in Sioux City. Roberts says the medals will occupy a blank spot on his wall, as a reminder of the days when he served his country. Roberts served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970.