What is ironic about all the phony "heroes" is that they feel compelled to tell, and retel, their "exploits" over and over...in larger and more public forums. That is almost a sure sign that they are at the least, embellishing..at the worst, complete liars. Every comabt vet I've ever know..whether or not they've been highly decorated...is usually loathe to talk publicly about wartime experiences or medals..
Who would believe it anyway? What could you tell them that they could relate to?