Vietnam Vet Posers?

[Tommy]

Keep in mind that the draft was in effect during much of the Viet Nam period, but not everyone was drafted, and of those who served, not everyone went to Viet Nam. I don't know of any database showing who did serve in Viet Nam. ... I seem to recall a politician in the last election who said or implied he served in Viet Nam when he actually served in the military during the Viet Nam period. I suspect that kind of exaggeration is commmon. Those who did serve in Viet Nam ought to be in their mid 60's or older by now.

Correction: As pointed out below, I should have said, "in their mid 50's".

[OZCOBRA]

Check this link for sites in the US.....Related Sites

Australasian Military Imposters, Australian New Zealand Military Wannabes or Wannabees
These guys are active here in Australia and NZ though not totally supported by all as some believe their Vigilanty style and OUTINGS do more damage.....
Under the Australian Defence Act, 1903 as amended, it is a federal offence to claim to be a returned soldier, sailor or airman, subject to six months' imprisonment and a fine of up to $3300. Further it is an offence to wear a service decoration to which you are not entitled, attracting additional penalties.

[crASH]

Originally Posted by Tommy

Those who did serve in Viet Nam ought to be in their mid 60's or older by now.

I'm 55 and the draft in the U.S. ended only a year before I turned 18, in '73, the same year combat operations ended in Vietnam. I believe the U.S. totally withdrew support for South Vietnam two years later in '75.