A Port St. Lucie man who posed as a "war hero" to apply for jobs and obtain free medical service was sentenced in federal court.

Edward Liroff, 47, of the 1900 block of Southwest Michelangelo Avenue, was sentenced Thursday in federal court, according to a U.S. Justice Department release. In November, Liroff pleaded guilty at the St. Lucie County Courthouse to theft of government property and making false claims of military accomplishments.

The investigation began March 8, when Liroff submitted applications for two jobs with the city of Port St. Lucie, the Justice Department said. During the application process, a city official said Liroff produced a DD214, a form used to verify past military service for benefits, retirement, employment and membership in veterans organizations.

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Liroff supplemented his application with a resume, claiming to be a highly decorated retired Army Ranger, combat medic and recruiter, holding a top-secret security clearance, the Justice Department said.

in January 2013, Liroff used the same fraudulent DD214 and claimed to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs that he was awarded numerous Army medals, including two Purple Hearts, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, Legion of Merit and an Air Medal for Valor, the Justice Department said.

"As a result of his false representation of being a Purple Heart recipient, Liroff received free health care benefits from the VA, in excess of $4,000, including prescriptions, outpatient and inpatient services," the Justice Department said. "A Purple Heart recipient receives medical treatment priority, and is never responsible for a copay for medical treatment."

Investigators concluded Liroff never served in the military.

U.S. District Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on Thursday sentenced Liroff to four years’ probation and ordered him to pay over $4,000 in restitution.