[timm22]

I don't see how merely making a false claim that you had received a medal could be a criminal offense. As I understand it, the law does not require that anyone rely on the misrepresentation. It doesn't even seem to require an intent to deceive (though I may be mistaken here).

I understand that making such a false claim is very offensive, and that a person making that kind of claim is probably a real dirtbag. It just doesn't seem bad enough to justify imposing criminal penalties.

[chadwimc]

“...I understand that making such a false claim is very offensive, and that a person making that kind of claim is probably a real dirtbag. It just doesn’t seem bad enough to justify imposing criminal penalties...”

Navy SEALS have a way of dealing with posers. It usually involves an “attitude adjustment”.

Check out this dickhead...

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7261240

[RVN Airplane Driver]

I understand that making such a false claim is very offensive, and that a person making that kind of claim is probably a real dirtbag. It just doesn't seem bad enough to justify imposing criminal penalties.

It is apparent that you are either a fool or never got shot at in combat or else you would not make that statement.