But it can be just as bad, as this instance shows. Clearly there is a compelling interest in maintaining the integrity of the military and its awards programs. If anyone can claim to be the recipient of an honor they didn't receive it would lower morale and effect the efficiency of the armed services.
If anyone can claim to be the recipient of an honor they didn’t receive it would lower morale and effect the efficiency of the armed services.
And the same can be said for those who claimed to have been in the military, and made up stories of atrocities. You will find such people hanging out with Code Pink, UFPJ, and ANSWER types.