Impersonating a Soldier

An early case of "stolen valor?" Or more akin to the transit fanatic Darius McCollum, who keeps trying to drive subway cars?

LIFE MAGAZINE has a much more detailed report.

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Posted By: Paul - Wed May 22, 2024
Category: Disguises, Impersonations, Mimics and Forgeries | 1960s | Armed Forces

Comments

As somebody that did 4 years in the Navy to get out of the draft I can rightfully say Edward wasn´t weird, he was certifiable. (wonder what happened to him?)

Posted by F.U.D. in Stockholm on 05/22/24 at 07:27 AM