The Stolen Valor Act of 2013 (Pub.L. 113–12; H.R. 258) is a United States
federal law that was passed by the 113th United States Congress. The law amends
the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a person to fraudulently claim
having received any of a series of particular military decorations and awards
with the intention of obtaining money, property, or another tangible benefit from convincing someone that he or she
rightfully did receive that award. It is a fact that this law has been argued
inside a courtroom frequently and sometimes with desired results and corrective
actions. However, the law itself doesn’t seem to serve as a deterrent to stop
those idiots who commit this violation from doing it with the malice and
deception intended to serve whatever purposes including raising money or
getting something in return for claiming to be a decorated serviceman.
This book breaks it down into a simple understanding of the
law and its limitations. This book is a condensed edition of many other books
out there on Stolen Valor and should be considered as a guidebook as it carries
within it the references to books and
article relevant for making Stolen Valor arguments or determinations.
As a Vietnam Veteran, in the United States Army, I have observed the practice of Stolen Valor in
various practices whether it be minor in nature or major in the manner of
exaggerating the military record as it is defined on the DD214. I served with
honor from July 1967 to July 1969 and as an MOS
Medical Specialist Corpsman, I have seen or witnessed great heroism that should
never be understated or slighted by the insult or disrespect of those who never
saw combat or worn the uniform with Honor. Anyone who wears medals, ribbons,
patches or symbols not earned is an impostor and should be challenged as being
such a person.
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