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Old 02-05-15, 01:19 PM   #4
Dowly
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Originally Posted by Aktungbby View Post
Claiming false battle honors is an indication of moral turpitude; A Chief of Naval Operations, Jeremy Boorda committed suicide over 2 'V' valor pins, minor decorations, on his service ribbon rather than face the mortification and embarrassment to the Navy.
I wouldnt call the V device a minor decoration. After all, it signifies that the person who wears it has been awarded it for actions during combat with enemy forces.

I wouldn't kill myself over that, but I can sort of understand it.
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