“15 World War II medals, ribbons and stars that were among items confiscated last spring by Mesa Police. The City is now trying to find the owner of the unclaimed items. They include a World War II Victory Medal, Legion of Merit Medal, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Purple Heart and Southeast Asia Service Medal.”
I believe that last one would be Vietnam, not WWII.
If they would look on the back of the medals (LOM, SS, BSM, PH) the name and date of award are engraved in them.
I've been having trouble coming up with a 'Southeast Asia Service Medal'
There's a Vietnam service medal, and a Southwest Asia service medal, but no Southeast Asia that I could find.