One other thing bothers me.
That Green Beret Kerry risked his life to save and get the Bronze Star. Most (if not all) PCFs hard cargo nets draped over their bows. If a man is in the water and not injured all that is required is to bring the bow to him, let him hook his arm through the cargo net and get the hell out of there. No reason to stop the boat and haul him out of the water while under fire.
This is actually supported by reports from the crews of other boats on the scene that said there was no enemy fire at that time.
Someone else (the GB?) claims that Kerry was shot. Kerry was NEVER hit by a bullet.
Semper Odiferous
I think Kerry is the liar. I'll say it to anyone.
He's hiding his military records from us. That tells me all I need to know.