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Rep. Tim Burchett replaces Korean War veteran's stolen medals

The veteran's son said the act meant a lot to him and his father.

Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) presented an 89-year-old Korean War veteran with medals that had been stolen from him more than a year ago.   

Charlie Hamilton served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1949 to 1952, joining when he was 18. His medals were stolen by a burglar in 2018. 

Hamilton and his family met with Burchett at his Knoxville office to receive a new Purple Heart, as well replacements for his stolen National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and his Combat Infantryman Badge.

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His son said the act meant a lot to him and his father.

"Over the years we've heard him tell the stories about being in Korea, and he's really military-minded and that's the love of his life -- being in the military," his son Timothy Hamilton said. 

Burchett embraced Hamilton as he presented him with his Purple Heart. 

"It was a pleasure to present Charlie Hamilton his lost medals from the Korean War. God bless him and his precious family. ⁦⁦I love my job," Burchett tweeted.

If you or someone you know has missing military medals, you can contact your congressman or a veterans service office to get them replaced.

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