[Cboldt]

Really? Then, how do you explain this:
The new material added in the Lehman citation reads in part: "By his brave actions, bold initiative, and unwavering devotion to duty, Lieutenant (jg) Kerry reflected great credit upon himself...."

It's boilerplate language. The descriptions of Kerry's action "in battle" are the same.

The only reason I am expressing my opinion on this matter is that I don't like to see well-meaning folks go off half-cocked, and/or tilt at windmills.

[been_lurking]

it's boilerplate language. The descriptions of Kerry's action "in battle" are the same.

The language of a military citation is very precise and is taken very seriously as the citation makes its way through numerous reviews. To describe this language as "boilerplate" tells me that you have no experience in this matter.

A military citation, especially for a Silver Star, is not treated quite the same as a corporate Letter of Appreciation from the HR Director.

This rewritten citation is completely out of the norm, yet you want to see it as a simple administrative "sanfu". That is your right, but among those who know, it makes you look ignorant.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I think the point is....Kerry had an obsession with continually burnishing these award languages....to suit his political goals.
There seems to be a pattern!!