Why punish a purse snather if he returns the purse once caught? Wasn't his crime about obtaining a purse and keeping it, the exact opposite of what would be if he is caught and returns the purse?
This issue is more than just he lied about it or he tried to score a few free beers at the local bars. He has made a mockery of the awards and brought discredit to himself, his family, and his military branch.
I think they should just give the American Legion post 24 hours free from prosecution. This peice of $%^* will never wear an award he didn't earn again and many other paper heroes would think twice before pulling this crap.
That may be the best solution.