[Robert A Cook PE]

No!

John Lehman signed the third version of Kerry Silver Star citation. Lehman did NOT sign "the Combat Distinguished Service Device, a clarification of the Bronze Star. Zumwalt signed the actual Medal."

Zumwalt signed the original Silver Star citation.

The first version was signed by Zumwalt, who was, legitimately and correctly Kerry's commander as Commander, US Naval Forces Vietnam when Kerry served.

The second version was signed (years later) by Admiral John Hyland. Hyland was CINCPACFLT, Nimitz's job in WWII and the third highest navy officer ranking possible.

The third version (same Silver Star award, for the same 28 February action) was signed by John Lehman in the mid-80's after Kerry was elected Senator. (Significantly, after Kerry had enough power in WAshington to get the SecNAV to change the records. Again.)

Finally, Kerry went back in March 2001 to get 4 bronze stars added to his Vietnam Service medal award. He did this by forcing the DOD to add a DD215 revision to the original 70's era DD214 Discharge record.

Now, you tell me why Kerry wants to keep re-writing his 30 year old records.

[BlueNgold]

I haven't had the time to look at the Silver Star yet.
The bronze star is all I am discussing. I will get more time later.

Lehmen only signed the combat device, which is a relatively minor revision (The B-Star is a combat medal to start with), and it does in fact happen all the time. I've spent time (years) as a command administrative officer (Collateral duty to my primary warfare assignment)... trust me - the paperwork shown on the Bronze star is in order, normal, and approved.

I repeat .. pick a better battle - this one is a losing proposition. Kerry has enough BS floating around him that people don't need to get fcused on the wrong issues.