N.D. senator awards medals to Vietnam vet

Sgt. Richard Meyer was awarded the Purple Heart medal after sustaining injuries during his Army service in 1967, but his record hadn't been properly updated until Heitkamp made an inquiry on his behalf. She gave him the certificate Monday at the Hankinson American Legion.

Meyer also received decades-overdue honors including two Bronze Service Stars and a good conduct medal. He had previously earned the medals but his record didn't correctly indicate his eligibility to receive them.

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