auto-undecorated

[lorenya]

What about this one?

"Ceremoniously decorated and subsequently unceremoniously auto-undecorated Vietnam War veteran" (John Kerry)

I understood that he got a medal, but what happened then?

thanks.

[opa6x57]

He had overstated his involvement. When his exaggeration was exposed, he was 'unceremoniously auto-undecorated'. He had to retract his overstatements.

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Not a teacher, 53-year-old American.
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… and that’s my opinion

[lorenya]

Did they take his medal back then? Or does the author want to mention that he didn't deserve a medal?

[Barb_D]

You can read more about it here: snopes.com: John Kerry's Service Record

The reports of the falseness of the reports have also been exaggerated over time. I couldn't remember the real story any longer myself.

[Route21]

Hi lorenya

Does the following reference help answer your query, particularly the section headed "Anti-war activism (1970–1971)":

John Kerry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Best regards
R21