Where did this guy get his medals, do you have any idea?
Money talks, so who knows. The sale of most medals is thinly regulated and not the issue. Having them and falsely representing yourself as earning them is the issue.
Army surplus stores. They are easy to get.
You can order medals on-line, actually. And anyone that lives near a military base and can access the PX could easily get them.
It's not that unusual for military members to need to replace ribbons from time to time. Stuff wears out, and if you're going before an important board (say, your Courts Martial in this case, LOL!) you want to look sharp with bright ribbons and shiney medals. ;)