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Old 10/29/07, 10:09 PM
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Default Veteran's Day Coming Soon!!!

A special congratulations and thanks to all of our NACHI members who have served their country in the Armed Forces.

So far, our most highly decorated veteran seems to be John Bowman who claims to be a recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal , the Silver Star, and one Purple Heart.

Can anyone beat that?

NACHI's highest ranking/highest decorated military veteran, whoever he/she is, needs to be known, validated and recognized. Does anyone disagree?

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Old 10/30/07, 1:17 AM
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I got the DD-214/N, and I've cherished every since.

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Old 10/30/07, 10:15 AM
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Default Re: Veteran's Day Coming Soon!!!

Sounds like John has a hell of a military career, or was on one hell of a mission:

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Nick,

I'm truly humbled by your request. I am very proud of my military career but feel that my medals and ribbons have no comparison to those that made the ultimate sacrafice for their country. They deserve our full admiration and recognition.

With that in mind, I will be proud to list those awards bestowed on me during my military career.

Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Purple Heart Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Navy Commendation Medal (Two awards)
Navy Achievement Medal (Two awards)
Combat Action Ribbon (Two awards)
Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Navy Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (Two awards)
Navy "E" Ribbon (Two awards)
Navy Good Conduct Medal (Three awards)
Navy Expeditionary Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Navy Rifle Marksmanship
Navy Pistol Markmanship

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Old 10/30/07, 12:17 PM
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Default Re: Veteran's Day Coming Soon!!!

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Originally Posted by jbushart

NACHI's highest ranking/highest decorated military veteran, whoever he/she is,
needs to be known, validated and recognized. Does anyone disagree?
Has this been validated? No disrespect intended.
Good point.
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Old 10/30/07, 2:53 PM
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Default Re: Veteran's Day Coming Soon!!!

This should apply to everyone, no matter who they are or what committee they serve on that claim they did something special during a conflict, a war or anytime during thier military service. The best way to verify their achievements is having them provide a copy of their DD214 with personal information such as SS# and Birthdate marked out and provide this to a person so designated and who would act responsibly in ensuring that documents would be sent back to thier rightful owners. If they can't produce the DD214 or don't want to after their claim of greatness, then deal with them accordingly.
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Old 10/31/07, 1:58 AM
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This should apply to everyone, no matter who they are or what committee they serve on that claim they did something special during a conflict, a war or anytime during thier military service. The best way to verify their achievements is having them provide a copy of their DD214 with personal information such as SS# and Birthdate marked out and provide this to a person so designated and who would act responsibly in ensuring that documents would be sent back to thier rightful owners. If they can't produce the DD214 or don't want to after their claim of greatness, then deal with them accordingly.
What no FBI background check to go with that?

I'm not sure I understand what this is all about, the day is for all veterans, not just the one with the most metals. Some got more metals, some served in more dangerous situations, some died and never got a chance to become members of NACHI. All are veterans who deserve to be thanked for their sacrafices, big and small. Anyone who is lying about being a veteran will eventually get theirs.
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Old 10/31/07, 10:03 AM
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Happy 232 birthday to all Marines out there and my appreciation to all that have served in all branches.



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Old 10/31/07, 10:11 AM
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I'm not sure I understand what this is all about, the day is for all veterans, not just the one with the most metals. Some got more metals, some served in more dangerous situations, some died and never got a chance to become members of NACHI. All are veterans who deserve to be thanked for their sacrafices, big and small. Anyone who is lying about being a veteran will eventually get theirs.
This has been going on for well over a year now between some individuals from MO, NH and NY and actually I don't want to go into any further details, but maybe a FBI background would solve this conflict once and for all.........................
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Old 10/31/07, 10:39 AM
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Default Re: Veteran's Day Coming Soon!!!

This Thread started out as a complement to Vets. Now it is turning into an Insult. I vote the thread be removed.



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Old 10/31/07, 10:41 AM
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This Thread started out as a complement to Vets. Now it is turning into an Insult. I vote the thread be removed.
Incorrect, it started as an insult.



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Old 10/31/07, 10:50 AM
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Default Re: Veteran's Day Coming Soon!!!

The thread was disguised too be a compliment when it really was an insult to John Bowman. Very childish behavior for a grown man.



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Old 10/31/07, 10:54 AM
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The thread was disguised too be a compliment when it really was an insult to John Bowman. Very childish behavior for a grown man.
When i re read it your right I Vote to have this thread removed. Anyone else agree.



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Default Re: Veteran's Day Coming Soon!!!

Yeah, I figured something was going on with the typical insult to John of "claims to ..." Personally, I think the accuser should bear the burden of proof, not the accussee. I would feel quite annoyed by having to prove what medals and awards I received, of which there were several.
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Old 10/31/07, 12:04 PM
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Default Re: Veteran's Day Coming Soon!!!

The following link lists ALL individuals that have been awarded the Silver Star:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...ver_Star_medal

I am sorry to report that Mr Bowman is not on the list.
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Old 10/31/07, 12:07 PM
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IF EVERYONE WOULD JUST IGNORE JAMES BUSHART I think the whole Nachi board would be better off.
I served during the what they call the forgotten war and beleive me there was a lot of servicemen & women that gave there all for freedom just like John and many others. My hats off to all and I say thank you to ALL and god Bless.

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