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What was Don Knotts' post-Mayberry career like?
Knotts went on to star in a series of film comedies that drew on his high-strung persona from The Andy Griffith Show.
What else did Don Knotts do as part of the Army besides serving in World War II?
Knotts was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Badge and Honorable Service lapel pin.

Question: Why was he awarded with these medals?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was Don Knotts awarded with these Army medals in World War II?