Marine Sergeant Major Demoted for Wearing Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon and Other Awards Without Authorization

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A senior enlisted Marine was busted down to sergeant last month after he wore military decorations -- including the Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon -- that he was not authorized to wear, according to a charge sheet obtained by Military.com. Per a plea agreement, then-Sgt. Maj. Charlie Clawson was reduced in rank after a Sept. 13 court-martial found him in violation of nine specifications of wearing awards or devices that he did not earn, a Marine Corps spokesperson confirmed to the