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Miss. man charged over false medal claims
The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Apr 2, 2008 7:31:47 EDT
Posted : Wednesday Apr 2, 2008 7:31:47 EDT
GULFPORT, Miss. — A Gulfport man has been arrested and charged with making false claims about earning military decorations and medals.
Frank Thayer was arrested Tuesday on charges he made false verbal and written representations that he had served in the military and been awarded the Purple Heart.
A news release from U.S. Attorney Dunn Lampton said the 59-year-old also purchased Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals without legal authority.
An affidavit filed with the criminal complaint claims that Thayer allegedly misrepresented himself in an interview with WLOX-TV during a segment honoring veterans. The release says he later admitted he had never been in the military when interviewed by federal agents.
Thayer was released on an unsecured $25,000 bond after appearing in federal court.
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