Lehman was writing the blurb about what? Or are you saying, Lehman was just writing up a speech to award the medal based on what the documents he was shown said?
Lehman signed Kerrys citation some years after it was earned. Kerry's Bronze Star was for an engagement on Feb 28, 1969. Lehman was SECNAV from 81-87. Why this is so is unclear to me as of this writing. But I'm sure we'll get to it sooner or later.