Along with his Purple Heart, Matthews was awarded numerous medals and commendations during his service, including the Air Assault Badge, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as well as the Southeast Asia Service Medal.
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Along with his Purple Heart, Matthews was awarded numerous medals and commendations during his service, including the Air Assault Badge, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as well as the Southeast Asia Service Medal.
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