[fortheDeclaration]

You need to do some research about military posers. I think the only thing wrong is that current punishment is not nearly enough, surely not overkill.

I agree wearing an unearned medal is very wrong, but shouldn't the disgrace of being caught at it be enough?

The reason one would do that is to get unearned appreciation, but if caught, all he gets is embarrassment and disgrace.

[JoeSixPack1]

..but shouldn't the disgrace of being caught at it be enough?

NO! The disgrace is to all those that honored and respected this man specifically because of the false medal.