[BluH2o]

Wasn't there an Admiral in the 90's that killed himself when it was discovered that he wore an undeserved medal?

Admiral Borta I believe ... not absolutely sure of the name, but as I recall it was Borta (or something close).

[elcid1970]

It was Admiral Jeremy Boorda. Chief of Naval Operations. He was about to be `outed' for a single campaign star (or `V' device) on what must have been seven rows of ribbons, by David Hackworth. The day before Hackworth's scheduled TV appearance, Adm. Boorda committed suicide with a .357 magnum.

[USNBandit]

Admiral Boorda, Chief of Naval Operations. He shot himself when he was being questioned regarding a couple combat "v" devices he had on a NAM and an NCM.

The paper in the jacket didn't call for the V, but a couple old Boorda lovers came out later saying that it was just a paperwork error. He was also being publicly flogged for the status of the Navy, the Tailhook witch hunt, and women's issues.