In NM you must provide a copy of your DD214 and/or DD215 that lists all awards received. Not knowing what GA. requires if anything to claim a PH license plate, I would think some proof is required. Of course you can criminally alter the paperwork, but that opens up a real federal crime can of worms.
Not sure exactly how this dude carried out his fraud, but he got his ass handed to him. It’s good.