(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A Cedar Rapids man, and Vietnam Veteran has received a Purple Heart for his service. U-S Senator Chuck Grassley presented the medal to David Clark today (Friday), along with the Valorous Unit Award and Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars.
Grassley provided casework assistance to help Mr. Clark in his effort to officially document his combat-related wound.
“It is always an honor to present military awards to brave men and women who served our country. David Clark’s courage to put his life on the line in defense of our nation’s freedom during the Vietnam War deserves proper recognition. As a nation, we owe Mr. Clark a debt of gratitude,” Grassley said.
Prior to Grassley’s casework assistance, Mr. Clark had been working to receive proper recognition for his service for four years.