as missing-captured until a tip from local Iraqis led to the discovery of his remains on the outskirts of Baghdad, about 12 miles from where the convoy was ambushed.

The Army had promoted Maupin three times since his capture, to keep his military career on a par with his contemporaries in case he survived. At a private ceremony with his family on Saturday, the Army awarded Maupin the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, the POW Medal and other commendations.

Since his capture, the Yellow Ribbon Support Center founded by his parents, Keith and Carolyn Maupin, has sent nearly 10,000 packages of toiletries, magazines, snacks and games to soldiers. They have said that work will continue.

The governor praised the work of the Maupins, who have raised money for scholarshipsGaddafi Coin Stolen

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Six months after the death of Colonel Gaddafi (right), police in Hertfordshire are asking people to look out for a coin with the former Libyan leader's face on it.

The distinctive coin was stolen in a burglary in Harpenden, along with a football medal from 1970. Detectives think the coin may end up being offered for sale.

The burglary took place in February 2012 at a home in Piggottshill Lane when someone broke in through through the front door and made an untidy search of the house. They then left through patio doors at the back and got over a garden fence to make a getaway.

The first coin was a small red coin box with a gold coloured commemorative Colonel Gaddafi coin. On one side