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name=Ex WO2 Darryl George Tinker
city=Wodonga
state=VIC
corps=Ex ARA, Inf Airborne PL, 7RAR 1st
comments=Keep up the good work.

name=Carey Johnson
city=Newcastle
state=NSW
corps=RAR 6 years
comments=Interesting reading, poor sillies!

name=BOB BAMFORD
city=CALAMVALE
state=QLD
corps=B COY 7RAR 1970
comments=KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

name=Jeff Horne
city=MARSHLANDS
state=QLD
corps=1st Aust Field Hospital
comments=A real eye opener. Did not realise that there were so many people desperate to have themselves painted into a corner.

name=Paul Di Girolami
city=perth
state=WA
corps=RAAF POLDOGH
comments=I'm an ex RAAF airman and reading about people like "Peter Hawkins" who was a WOD actually saddens me. When I served and previously as an air cadet, people like him I admired and looked up to. Having served his country for 35 years and then throw it all away like with lies and deception is disgraceful. I'm happy that frauds and impostors are being exposed, but penalties need to be harsher. When i bring my children to Anzac Day i want the person they look up to standing next to us to always be the real deal...ardua ad astra

name=Len Barlow
city=Doncaster
state=VIC
corps=3 RAR
comments=Re: FRESHFIELD Robert Michael Service Number2795626
You state that he is VP of the VVAA NSW, you should also note that the
VVAA NSW Inc., is a part of the VVFA and it should be so stated.

name=clive watson
city=laidley
state=QLD
corps=hmas.vendetta 1965-1966
comments=reading the story of Harry Kirkman I am glad I was there but don't remember those evevts.Also I was part of the bording party.

name=john mills
city=casino
state=NSW
corps=None
comments=It's a great job you guys do.I am not in and havnt been in any armed sevices.I would just like to say that you's are doing a great service.

name=John Flower
city=Melbourne
state=VIC
corps=n/a
comments=Love the site!!! In fact i now live in Dubai and have contact
with a guy that says he has UKSAS service, but no-one is convinced - do
you have a UK "partner" site that you can recommend. These losers have
to be rooted out and shamed...

name=Greg Warren
city=Sydney
state=NSW
corps=RAINF/RACT
comments=Great website, your efforts are truly worthwile and credible.
However i am concerned as to your reference as "tin crap" to the "Regular
Forces Service Medal". I served as a soldier for some 9 years, and when i
discharged my parents brought me this medal (that is endorsed by the ex
servicemens association) as a commemorative gift. Whilst I have never worn
it, i hold it very dearly and certainly do not consider it to be "tin crap"
and i certainly am no fake or wanna be for holding it dearly. I think the
medal came about because there were so many service men and woman that had
sacrafised as much as as any other personell, to serve their country with as
much passion, dignity and pride as any other service personell, regardless
of where any individual was required to serve at that particular time in
history. Again, i congratulate your website and certainly understand that
there are alot of weird people out there that clearly feel the need to where
a medal on there chest to feel that they are someone they essentialy they
are not. However, there are also alot of people out there 'like myself' they
gave 100%, 100% of the time of my service yet still at times feel outcasted
or persecuted (by thr RSL particularly) because my calling never came
through lack of requirement. I hope don't missunderstand my point because
the efforts you guys have gone to is truly admirable, i guess i am saying
lets be 'fair' dinkum. Thanks

name=Andrew Sneddon
city=Townsville
state=QLD
corps=RAInf
comments=A most interesting and unfortunately necessary site. Please keep up the good work in outing these w*****s.

name=Ron Smith
city=Withcott
state=QLD
corps=Fleet Air Arm HMAS Melbourne
comments=I support what you do.

name=John Owens
city=Wodonga
state=VIC
corps=RAAOC
comments=WOW, I am flabbergasted, what a great site - I served 28years and 6
days in one CORP (Ordnance) loved every minute of my career deployed
overseas 3 times and don't see the need to be someone im not, i have done
and seen plenty, however expect to see a new round of imposters soon enough,
im surprised no current serving members are on your site.

name=Peter (Plonky) Wines
city=Tomahawk
state=TAS
corps=SASR
comments=

Good Morning,
I've signed your guest book a couple of times in the last few years and my posts never appear.

Is there a problem?
I think what you're doing is commendable and imagined you would welcome the support of Veterans.
Regards
Ron McLaren
R93548 RAN 62-72. Borneo and Vietnam Vetaran.

name=JOHN SEAL
city=ADELAIDE
state=SA
corps=RAAMC 1945-73 RA INF 1973-76
comments=Regretably Steven Ackling is my nephew whom I have not seen since he was 12 but I am very proud of your association and that you have now made it known to the service men and women who returned and to the families of those that gave their lives in protection of the rights of other Nations in particular AUSTRALIA

name=Don McDowell
city=Pambula
state=NSW
corps=Aust Int Corps
comments=Served 1959 to 1969. Vietnam service in AATTV 1964/65 then in RAE but seconded to special duties a camp commander (Cat Lo) and province case officer (Phuoc Tuy) for US Embassy agency.

name=John Findlay
city=Maroochydore
state=QLD
corps=Royal Australian navy
comments=Ships and shore establishments various.

name=Richard W Godden
city=Barjarg
state=VIC
corps=1st. RNSWR (CDO) 1961-63
comments=

name=andrew richard eddy
city=perth
state=WA
corps=navy
comments=Just heard about this site from Gunplot.

name=L.R. Windsor
city=Melbourne
state=VIC
corps=N/A
comments=Great site, great work, keep it up.
To many wannabes around, however you people along with many others who will follow in your steps, have all eternity to catch them out as you'se say, they all ways trip themselves up in the end.
I also reckon that if you got $1 for every "I will sue you" you would be a very wealthy organisation.
So guys good work, keep ya heads held high as you are doing a honourable service to the Ex & Current, Service/ Veteran community and the Nation of Australia in general.
Regards to all

name=Mike
city=Toowoomba
state=QLD
corps=RAN
comments=The Ferret!! Can't remember the last time a civvie was born onbaord on of HMA Sips!! What a dill!!

name=mavis jean bayliss symonds
city=Sydney
state=NSW
corps=
comments=Shame Danny Bayliss, I hope with all of my heart, he's not a rellie of mine.
regards M.J.Bayliss Symonds

name=Ronald William Pease
city=Perth
state=WA
corps=No 25 Squadron
comments=I am currently Squadron Warrant Officer with 25 Sqn at RAAF Pearce, which is a RAAF Reserve unit and also work in Defence Recruiting Perth as a Recruiter, so am working 180 days per year as a Reservist.
I have served in the RAAF Reserve for over 42 years and i was stunned when accessing this site to find that i actually knew one of the people listed. Very sad

name=Russ AMES
city=Hobart
state=TAS
corps=RAN, RANER, Army Reserve
comments=A good site. I would,however, check on the correctness of the comments you make about elegibility of some of the medals worn by Frank John STUPAR. If he had the GSM I am sure he would be elegible for the AASM. And are you sure that elegibility for the Naval GSM is 180 days? I thought it was 120 and required a period patrolling off the coast of Malaya in support of land operations.

So much is available on the Net these days that I'm amazed with these imposters.

name=Brent (tex) Goreham
city=Townsvile
state=QLD
corps=RAinf 1RAR
comments=Unbelievable how many frauds are out there. Keep up the good
work. Cheers

name=David Moles
city=Railton
state=TAS
corps=3RAR 61-65 9Sqn RAAF 69
comments=Great job, I seved with that idiot ex cop in Borneo, keep up
the good work.

name=Gavin Conder
city=
state=
corps=5 and 6 RAnglian / 158regt, RLC (V(
comments=excellent work, we could do with something like this in Britain

name=Shane Joy
city=Mildura
state=VIC
corps=2nd Battalion RVR
comments=We should all be proud of our service whether during war or peace or as a regular or part-time serviceperson. It is a pity some have to embellish their service or those who have to invent their service history

name=Doug Williamson
city=Waikato
state=NZ
corps=Former RNZASC
comments=I'm utterly amazed at some of the actions of these wannabees, I have met several people in the past who obviously lied about their military service, who hasn't? But to see such liars going to the extent of buying their own uniforms and medals, then having the nerve to wear them at ANZAC parades and the like is absolutely staggering. Although I was in the army briefly I never saw any action nor earned any medals, however my father served with the British army throughout WW2, and although he never wore any medals during his faithful attendence at Dawn parades, he was entitled to.
I'm quite shocked that some imposters may have been at the same dawn parades wearing medals they weren't entitled to. Im also shocked at the revelation that there are honoured members of the RSA and RSL who have been found out to be fakes. I guess that makes me naive

name=Lloyd.F.(BILL) BUNTER
city=Moffat Beach
state=QLD
corps=9SQN RAAF
comments=An excellent rendition of wannabes . The efforts of this site serve a very necessary purpose.

name=Spencer Boesch
city=SB
state=VIC
corps=us army
comments=I'm actually from the states. Ran upon this site. Great work going after wanna bees however... I'm form the states and, as best as I can find, there IS NO Lower Wakefield, United States...
Go after the scum bags, but get your info right. It only makes your site look bad.
Here is a listing of all USAF bases. You'll notice that none of them are near a town called Lower Wakefield.
Best of luck and keep up the good work.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/afb.htm

name=ian wallace
city=adelaide
state=SA
corps=2 AOD
comments=Another 'wannabee' caught - keep them coming. Just goes to show how many of these slugs are still out there with their pathetic lies, trying to be heroes while the rest of us just try to get on with our lives. Kneecap them all, I say!!!!!!! Must say, however, that this site makes great reading.

name=Neil Holbrook
city=Nairne
state=SA
corps=3 cav
comments=Go get em, now the 30 year time limit is up on these gutter
slugs, all their military documents are up for grabs for a small fee.
All the crap these wannabes have dribbled for the last 30 years can now
easily be checked. Keep up the good work, regards Neil

name=RON SULLIVAN
city=howard
state=QLD
corps=HMAS YARRA
comments=the posting of "mother" quick highlights the issues of delay in processing claims via dva. think of the hrs that have ben involved with this impostor. genuine applications are delayed by these things that pose as genuine veterans with a genuine base for a claim. not only should the arrears be paid when fraudently claimed but the cost of the original claim and subsequent follow up expenses. shame quick and all of your ilk. you debase the word veteran

name=adrian sommerville
city=perth
state=WA
corps=10th light horse (res) - ex
comments=Thank you for publishing such an informative site - I didn't realise that there were so many low lifes who think they can get away with being imposters. All war veterens have a right to be proud of the work they did, and the general public should show their pride and continue to support veterens and websites such as this.

name=Mervyn Robert (Bob) Irvine
city=Metung
state=VIC
corps=R A Inf
comments=Thanks for your efforts

name=David Keall
city=Melbourne
state=VIC
corps=
comments= Great site mates. Keep up the good work. Go sik'em Rex!!

name=Maureen Shearing
city=Allora
state=QLD
corps=17 Army Cadet Unit
comments=Excellent site.

name=Terry Tolhurst
city=SYDNEY
state=NSW
corps=1 Fld Regt RAA
comments=The link posted by Matt Austin re Hammal is incorrect. This is the correct link to the AAT decision.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/aat/2007/1946.html
PS. Actually I got it wrong too. It was posted by Alan Winchcombe.

name=Erik Tyler (formerly Laxy)
city=Canberra
state=ACT
corps=4RAR(Cdo)
comments=Much applause to you for creating this site. The honor of the few brave men are often muddied and discounted due to the exuberant ravings of those who seek acclaim where it is not due.Thank you for your work.

name=Brian Turner
city=Toowoomba
state=QLD
corps=49 RQR
comments=
Thank You

name=Mike
city=Toowoomba
state=QLD
corps=RAN
comments=That idiot Jack KEINZLEY is wearing a CPO's cap badge and a PO's rank insignia. Not only that when I was in the mob, PO's only wore a maximum of three GCB's (Good Conduct Basdges) - super dill has four!!
This is one of the wannabes that deserves his lot in life.

name=john huigens
city=brie island
state=QLD
corps=2rar 1rar 8rar
comments=good work

name=graham gourlay
city=melbourne
state=VIC
corps=3 cav regt 70/71
comments=well done

name=David Keall
city=Melbourne
state=VIC
corps=RRAA
comments=Just looking!

name=B.M. Flynn
city=Macleod - Melbourne
state=VIC
corps=Ex 7 Signal Regt
comments=Absolutely amazed that so many "wannabees" managed to infiltrate the RSL and Vva
branches. Keep up the good work. I will have to keep my eyes open at the local RSL.

Fingers

l stumbled upon your site by accident while looking for something totally unrelated but am glad l did. l have no connection to any of the armed services, other than to have the privilege of knowing friends who have served in the past. l found your site truly fascinating and have spent some 90 minutes browsing this morning. l never sign guestbooks, just browse and move on, but l felt l had to congratulate you on all the obvious hard work you go to to 'out' these characters. l will return again to read further on these 'wannabees'. lt is a pity websites like this need to exist, but it is great that they do. Keep up your good work and 'keep the bastards honest'.

name=Alan Winchcombe
city=Sorrento
state=WA
corps=RANHFV & HMAS Sydney
comments=As always, thanks for your ongoing efforts gents. I believe you
and your visitors will be interested in the Adminstative Appeals
Tribunals (www.ata.gov.au) site under 'Recent Cases' (13.11.07) re: an
appeal by China Hammal, who was recently stripped on his T&PI.

name=Matt Austin
city=Brisbane
state=QLD
comments=I'm a former RAAMC / RAAOC member, serving the majority of my
time in Qld. It really frys me to see these bloody imposters
"pretending" to have put their lives on the line for their country.
Whilst I never served overseas - I did serve and was proud of the
service I gave. I really hope you guys can catch as many people who are
taking kudo's for real service men and women. Please don't hesitate to
contact me, should you need the assistance of somebody in Sth Qld with
your searches. I'd dearly love to catch these people out!!!
Thanks,
Matt

name=Peter STONE
city=Rockingham
state=WA
corps=5 R.A.R 2nd Tour
comments=I didnt read all the bull.........on all of them but are there photo's of them all? If not and they are vailable I would like to see their photographs included so that if I come accross them they can be exposed.

name=T. Walker
city=Newcastle
state=NSW
corps=7 RAR
comments=Keep up the great job My friends, it's apitty the Federal
Police dont take action on these grubs

name=John Goss
city=Cairns
state=QLD
corps=RAAF/Army
comments=For Jeff Wiseman, there is a member on this site that DVA gave a Gold Card and 100% TPI namely Barry Wright. I know this person and I now know his real history. He told me he had been a helicopter pilot and was RA Inf and did two tours. I eventually found out he didnt complete a full 6 months and was a chalkie - Education Corps spent his time in Vung Tau. DVA did not do their job with him - he still has his gold gard. Now if anyone tries to make a claim from DVA their IA is to reject the claim outright, then you have to fight tooth and nail for it.

name=Peter Edward Turner
city=Mornington
state=VIC
corps=1APC, A Sq 3 Cav.
comments=I came accross your site whilst browsing Keith Tennant's web site. I am staggered so many of these creeps/con men/braggarts have wormed their way into genuine ESO's and misrepresented themselves. Obviously they have caused terrible harm to the very people & causes they are supposed to help. I thank all involved for the time & effort put into outing these despicable people.

name=bob leggo (snr)
city=Coraki 2471
state=NSW
corps=raeme
comments=Hello laurens , long time no see.and to all those who have used this site may the force be with you and stay upright.Bob leggo

name=a.j. gallegos
city=murrurundi
state=NSW
corps=sas regt
comments=

name=Roque Charles Hammal
claims=Fraudly selling Posters
city=Perth
state=WA
relation=Client who purchased Poster
comments=. I was on the Commissioning Crew of the HMAS SWAN on the January. I heard about a Poster of the HMAS SWAN in the Navy News. I then contacted Hammell and purchased a posted (in about 1999 -2000) of the De and Commissioning Cerw. He sent me a poster which I paid $66.00 for. I was impressed when I got the poster, BUT muy name was missing. I contacted China and complained to him about the cock up and he assured me he woulf fix the the proble. He sure did. He deleted a sailor named Chedwiggen (?) who was an Navy RP. and then inserted my name. I then rang this idiot and complained that he had deleted my mates name to insert mine and he informed me "don't worry about it, he's dead" this to me was an afront to the Navy and the crew of this might ship. He is selling a posted that is incorrect. I did not know about your site, until yesterday and I was told about it and the imposters who have defaced the Military. i beliieve this moungrel has done it again.
sourcename=George Cias

name=Laurens Wildeboer
city=Kyneton
state=VIC
corps=RAEME 1 Ind Armd Sqn Wksp Jan 68
comments=Just cruising through. Want to say hello to RATS....whose name appeared below,and any other Rec Mechs who visit.

name=Padre Ian Evans
city=Rheindalen
state=
corps=HQ UKSC(G) BFPO 140
comments=Can I refer your readers to the alternative army rumour site www.arrse.co.uk where there are a number of threads about military imposters who are coming to the attention of serving military personnel. Some have served but claim to have done more than they ever did; others havn't been near a uniform yet claim wonderful service with a tranche of medals to support their delusion. On the website, scroll down to OFFICERS and click on the 'What is this? thread, or look at Military & Militaria and look at the thread on the Legion of Frontiersmen. The WALTING disease is spreading!!!

name=James Frodsham
city=Birmingham
state=
corps=RAOC
comments=I served 22 Years with the RAOC

name=Ray
city=Nabiac
state=NSW
corps=Royal Australian Engineers.1966-92
comments=How the mighty have fallen - all heroes in their own minds!!!!!!! Keep up the good work. Lack of Government resources, not to mention lack of interest, allows these people to flourish at the expense of genuine veterans. Some of the inflated ego's in positions of authority in ESO's don't help much either

name=j p huigens
city=brisbane
state=QLD
corps=rar
comments=good site

name=Dennis Ratcliff
city=corowa
state=NSW
corps=RAEME - 106 FD WKSP
comments=Well done you blokes, havn't visited the site for some time and it's good to see your still in there getting stuck into them. May have one for you at a later date, still doing a bit of ground work!

name=2787302 W L Cross
city=Binda
state=NSW
corps=1ARU/4RAR 68/69
comments=Keep up the good work.These people sicken me

name=Rob Martin
city=Gold Coast
state=QLD
corps=4RAR
comments=Great site. I have been involved with a fraudulent veteran and
understand the trauma it involves. Witness statments, court and the
giving of evidence at court.

name=Chinese John
city=Gold Coast
state=QLD
corps=Navy - and proud of it
comments=I see Rian Holden making empty threats in your guestbook and taking my name in vain. He has an open invitation to visit me anytime. He won't. He just dobs me in.

name=Russ Ames
city=Hobart
state=TAS
corps=RAN, (Malayan Emergency), RANER
comments=A good site. I'm amazed that so many imposters exist. Penalties should be more severe.

What bought that outburst on? His name has been on the list for ages. Did he just find out about it? So you guys are the real frauds deep down huh? Hope you're going to respond. The best way to do that would be to do a "refresher" on his sorry story and put him up on the top of the list.

After reading his tale again I don't know why the Motorcycle Club he tried to join even bothered interviewing him. His date of birth would have revealed him as an impostor.

I don't know who the youngest Australian Vietnam Veteran is, but if I was going to have a bet my money would be on an Infantry Corporal by the name of Gregory Donald Bayliss. He was born on the 4/11/52. A lot of us were born in 52' but I think he is the youngest. He was sent to Vietnam in March 72' with a contingent of blokes from 9 RAR to form G & E platoon, the last Infantry platoon in Vietnam. G & E replaced the old Saigon Guard outfit, D & E Plt,HQ AFV. For the last 6-8 weeks of their 12 month tour they were renamed the Embassy Guard. They were different from D & E in that they had a close working relationship with the AATTV at Van Kiep. Even supplying guys to go out on patrol with Team Members and South Vietnamese troops. If there is anyone claiming service in Vietnam who is younger than Greg Bayliss, I would be taking a very close look at his credentials.

Jorgo.

Nha Trang City.

Vietnam.

name=Rian Holden
sourceemail1=trophy-rider@hotmail.com
city=Ballarat
state=VIC
corps=Q47164
comments=Well Mr Curt Ainsworth or what ever name you choose to go by this week , you have me featured on your web site but to this very date you or any of your socalled investigators have never been near me , you like to use false names and phony email addresses yst not one single member of your so called organisation has gad the balz to face me, Your members have threatend my family, posted where my young son goes to school, posted an unsigned so called statement by one Zev Benarvi on this site yet to this day not one of you has fronted me to my face with your so called eveidence, So here it is you know where I live and if you ask Chinese John from the VVMC my Mob Number ring me and set up a meeting and you can bring as many of your cronies as you like, I expect this will be edited to the shit and not posted in its entirerty but if you have all the eveidece you say get some heart and come and face me like men not like sniveling little cowards that you are. This is an open challange to you and the credibility of your site. Why wont you do it well we all know Mr Ainsworth aka whatever name you run under that deep down it is you and your organisation that are the frauds. So here it is put up or shut up. I wont stay awake waiting for u to show up.

name=Trevor Whyatt
city=Gympie
state=QLD
corps=9 RQR A coy 3pl
comments=Keep up the good work

name=Bob Moran
city=Sanctuary Point
state=NSW
corps=RAN 1966-78 RANR(Sydney Port) 83-86
comments=It never ceases to amaze me that there are B... out there who think it their God given right to wear gongs they haven't earned & claim to be someone they're not. I have only just got onto this site through the 'kirkman' story. God I hope he & his two mates are keel hauled. It took me a fight from 1986 till 2006 for me to get TPI. I can now understand why when there are people like kirkman and I guess many others out there. Keep up the good work. Although it is going to take me a long time to read through all these stories.

name=Matthew Barton
city=Sydney
state=NSW
corps=Civi
comments=I found it amazing that the RSL would sit on there hands on many of the cases on your site. I honestly beleive there is many more out there and a ot are them are in RSL's all over the country running the bloody show. I find it hard to understand what makes these bastards tick, knowing full well what many of our geniune vets are going through. Keep the good work up.

After talking to other Vets I have changed my mind about this site. If the sitewas only looking for Wanntabe's it would be OK, but to turn on other Vets I think is incorrect you are only doing the DVA's job if a Vet is telling porkies let the DVA handle it and they will as more and more are being caught. Please stick to what you first started out to do that is catching people who are not Vet's.

Rgs Jeff Wiseman

name=John O'Brien
city=Ocala
state=
corps=C Co 1st Bn 3rd Marines 3rd Marine D
comments=Just wanted to say thanks ANZAC's you are our Brothers and always will be, you all served with honor in Vietnam, God Bless you all.
Jack USMC Vietnam Vet 68-69

Name=Hardie Martin
city=Napier
state=NZ
corps=RNZIR {V3 Coy 4 RAR}
comments=Thanks for exposing our Kiwi wannabe Jack Keinzley. Well done,
keep up the excellent work. As for those that doubt your motives: Nil
illegitimi carborundum!

name=WO1 SW (Bill) MAYOR U211756
city=Whangarei
state=NZ
corps=RNZIR, 2RAR/NZ (ANZAC Bn) [1970-71]
comments=Served in RSVN as Mortar Sgt, Victor 5 Company.
You're doing a fine job of sorting out the 'wannabees'... Keep up the good work.
I did 28-yrs service in the Kiwi Army, incl 3 TODs to Malaysia/Singapore, so have a resonablle grasp of whose-who in the Vet arena. If I can be of any help... please ask.

name=David Huxtable
city=Gold Coast
state=QLD
corps=1 V.Coy . 1 RNZIR
comments=Keep up the good work.

name=j p huigens

city=bribie island
state=QLD
corps=
comments=

name=ian
city=Melbourne
state=VIC
corps=Sth Vietnam 1970-1971
comments=keep up the good work I would like to have the same knowledge as you blokes Every year I see the same people wear more and more medals on anzac day at my local RSL You just nevr know if they are real

name=Joseph D. Trimboli
city=Sydenham
state=VIC
corps=5/6 RVR
comments=Good on you guys - keep up the good work!

name=Paul Dann
city=Ballina
state=NSW
corps=RAN Submarines
comments=Congratulations on your good work, glad to see someone is looking out for us!! Bravo Zulu.

name=Tom Wallace
city=Gladstone
state=QLD
corps=RAN
comments=Great site keep up the good work

name=Leigh C
City=Esk
state=QLD
corps=3 RAR and RACMP
comments=It is great to see a site like this. It should have more publicity. I am a retired (20 years) WO2 from the Military Police. Once upon a time impersonators were chased and charged. It seems now that anyone can claim to be anything and people believe them with out checking bonefides. This should be a warning to ALL organisations to check, double check and check again before accepting their stories.

name=TREVOR
city=ADELAIDE
state=SA
corps=3RAR VIETNAM 1971
comments=FORGET ABOUT FAKE MEDALS,TRY GETTING THE ONES YOU ARE ENTITLED TO ,APPARENTLY I DONT QUALIFY FOR THE AUSTRALIA DEFENCE MEDAL,SERVED VIETNAM 1971 3RAR,WOUNDED BATTLE LONG KHANH,FINISHED MY NATIONAL SERVICE.HONOURS AND AWARDS SAID NO .

name=James P
city=Kealba
state=VIC
corps=Australian Army Cadets
comments=A number of cases you have that involve young people in some form of cadet organisation has highlighted to me 2 major concerns. Firstly, that non-ADF supported cadet units exist with the same or similar uniforms, ranks and badges. Secondly, that these (so called) adults whether in a ADF supported or non-supported unit seem to focus on rank, title and awards. We are here for the development of our youth in a military environment. The only award we should expect is the one we feel when a young person grows to become a better person.

name=Robin Eaqde
city=Newcastle
state=NSW
corps=1n4Th Fld Regt RAA
comments=They just keep on coming they are fools, to say the least.Vietnam Veterans are calming down, but now the younger Veterans are finding a lot of the wannabees hanging about boasting of their deeds. Ifin ya R a wannabee look over ya shoulder as the younger fellas are lookin at ya

"Rocky" Gerzina WO1 ASM RAEME ret Wantirna Vic

Well done ANZMI on the additional work done to expose and shame this scum bag. Jordan and his supporters deserve the the harshest treatment . Most wannabes hide in a crowd, Jordan was allowed to live his lie within our ranks with the support of some veterans whose morals and loyalty to the uniform have to be questioned.

name=Jim Husband
city=Coolum Beach
state=QLD
corps=R A Inf, R A Sigs
comments=Unbelievable how the imagination can get people into strife. There is nothing to be ashamed of if you didn't serve, we all can't be veterans. Re G McGibbon, I was on the Welcome Home Parade Committee and I must say I took him at his word, and imposter or not, he did an excellent job. I think he was also tied up with the VN National War Memorial committee, so veterans perhaps should give him some credit.

name=Michael F Davies
sourceemail1=
city=Lithgow
state=NSW
corps=B Sqn 1 Armd Regt.
comments=

name=Bob Pringle
city=Strathfieldsaye 3551
state=VIC
corps=2RAR 1959-65 61-63 Malaya
comments=I have found this site very interesting and commend you on the good work exposing these people, I also believe in what you do. In due course I hope to have some info for you which has to be verified officially. Keep up the good work!!!

name=john michael mihailovic
city=melbourne
state=VIC
corps=raaoc
comments=i have read a few of the profiles that are on this site,i am amazed that so many have got away with the lies for so long.thanks for the good read.

name=Hardie Martin
city=Napier
state=NZ
corps=V3 Coy 4RAR(ANZAC)Bn V4 Coy 6RAR(ANZAC)Bn
comments=I visit this site quite often. Kiwi Wannabees can only be fined
$500. More power to you

name=Bruce Isbister
city=Brisbane
state=QLD
corps=RNZIR, V Coy 4 RAR/NZ 68/69, 1 NZATTV
comments=

Greetings Boys. I've read your site with interest from time to time and
once helped expose Holden, a Kiwi Tin Can Bay fraudster.

I noted the comments concerning something to effect that, "if they ain't
got your rego number and name engraved they haven't been earned". In the
case of Kiwis how do you reconcile that with the shitty, miserable Kiwi
government that issued the Operational Service Medal without any
anything engraved. Cheap as chips and generally unwelcome by the
soldiers concerned. Rumour has it that they are of such low quality that
they cannot be engraved because the shiny surface will scratch off

Any comment?

name=WO2 S Robinson
city=Pymble
state=NSW
corps=RAINF
comments=Hang the lot of them, it is hard enough for members to get
thanks without those who dont deserve any taking what little there is

name=Blue Walker
city=Newcastle
state=NSW
corps=7RAR 70-71
comments=Why cant the govt. exercise MAX PENALTY when these wankers are
charged?
Thanks for exposing these grubs,WELL DONE

name=scott harris
city=Brisbane state=QLD corps=RAR THEN RAAOC comments=JOINED IN 1986
Have served in 1 RAR 3 RAR 49 RQR 25/49 RQR 1 FLD REGT 10 FSB and still
serving in 20 STA Regt. These people need to be exposed and the
proscuted to the full extent of the law.

name=Albert Ross
city=Lalor Park
state=NSW
corps=Conscientious Objector (to Vietnam)
comments=This is flaming amazing. I registered as a CO as I had a real objection to Australia's involvement in Vietnam and the very unfair and un-Australian conscription system. Fortunately I was never put to a real test as by the time my ballot was conducted the authorities, I suspect, were so sick of dealing with us the they bypassed anyone likely to kick up a ruckus especially as there were plenty of others who were complacent or happy enough to be be conscripted.

I wonder what it is that drives people particularly at this late stage to make a false history for themselves - especially when it so easily exposed.

Those who actually served (who I believe, as subsequent events have shown, were wrong to have participated in what was probably an illegal war) deserve to have their service if not honored at least respected and their reputation unsullied by charlatans.

Interestingly my experience of most who actually saw action in war tend not to be very talkative about it.

In any event I lived in Northern Ireland for a while and was once in the immediate vicinity of a gun battle. Even though they weren't shooting at me, that few minutes was quite enough for a life time. Those who went through days/weeks/months of it at their government's behest - well I don't grudge them their "veterans benefits" or their reunions.

name=Wayne Dries
city=DARWIN
state=NT
corps=ex CPL, RAAC 1985 - 1994
comments=Keep up the good work, I had no idea the problem of wannabees
was this big, but the problem was brought home when I read the story
about the ex 2 Cav member listed in your case notes, I was posted to 2
Cav on two occasions and was at one time in the same Squadron as the
individual mentioned, I near fell out of my chair. Hopefully the
pressure your site applies to the Government gets them to do something
in the future to stop this type of thing.

name=ian wallace
city=dernancourt
state=SA
corps=Ordnance Corps
comments=The ever increasing numbers of wannabees and the lack of action by the authorities shows a complete disregard for 'real' veterans. How these wankers can sleep at night beats me. Now if only they are game to show their faces on Anzac Day, and not suddenly develop a deadly virus, so veterans can show them how they really feel!!!!!!

name: Ken & Rosemary Gregson
corps:110 Sig Sqn, Vietnam 1971-72
Subject: Re Anthony Jordan

The following is a letter to the editor of the Melbourne Herald Sun in response to an article on Mr Jordan. Unfortunately it wasn't published so not to waist my thoughts on the matter the following is what I submitted;

"It was with interest that I read the article on Anthony Jordan who is claiming to be a Vietnam Veteran who through his own admissions fraudulently got himself to Vietnam despite the Army stating he was unfit to serve overseas. Now he says he's entitled to a pension! Lets have some commonsense here folks. If I was silly enough to obtain a false drivers licence the passing of time does not legitimise this falsehood nor does it entitle me to claim that I was ever entitled to legitimately drive on our roads. The man crossed the line. A Court has convicted him of Commonwealth offences in that he presented himself as a veteran and that should be what people remember - he's a pretender."

name=Allan Charles
city=Evansford
state=VIC
corps=RA Sigs
comments=This site is unbelievable! So may Walter Mitty"s. Pity the only action taken against offenders is when actual monetary benefits have been fraudulently taken from Govt coffers. Keep up the good work

name=Laurie Nelms
city=Nelson Bay
state=NSW
corps=22 Const Sqn RAE
comments=As I am going to Sandakan, BORNEO for ANZAC Day 2006 I can't help but think what those 2345 who lost their lives on the Death Marches to Ranau in 1945 would be thinking of the trouble some will go to for self-recognition.

name=Geoff May
city=Widgee
state=QLD
corps=103 Sig Sqn, Nui Dat 1966-67
comments=I can't believe that this is still going on. It leaves me numb and speechless.

name=WO1 R XXXXXX
city=Melbourne
state=VIC
corps=XXXXXXXXXXXX
comments=Great Work. I've found someone who claims of holding the rank of Colonel in the Army Reserve, and other claims that I know are false.
Once I have the evidence I'll let you know.
Cheers

name=Barrie Robinson[Robbie]
city=perth
state=WA
corps=R.N.Albion+ minesweepers
comments=great site keep up the good work exposing these bloody charlatans, I've heard a few in my time they really are painful to listen too & are so bloody obvious!.

name=Keith Tainsh
city=Adelaide
state=SA
corps=3 RAR RAEME ATT. 1971
comments=

name=michael frazer
city=melbourne
state=VIC
corps=hq afv 70/71
comments=keep up the good work, i can't work out why these fakes exist

name=Lindsay Walpole
city=Adelaide
state=SA
corps=4 Fd Regt RAA
comments=Good grief, I did't think that there where so many dick heads out there.

name=Kurt Steiner
city=townsville
state=QLD
corps=1BN RAR
comments=Theres also a lot of younger blokes out there bullshitting about their service. Regardless, its a bloody good site; these bastards should be drawn and quartered.

name=Chaplain Ian Evans
city=Rheindahlen
state=
corps=G1 Chaps, HQ UKSC(G), BFPO 140
comments=This is a very hard hitting website but serves an excellent purpose. There is a growing concern in the UK about the large number of bogus claims to medal ownership or military service. I wish we had a similar website to combat the untruths and the exploitation of innocent veterans.

name=Don. (Mel) Hawksworth. Wo1 (Ret)
city=Brisbane
state=QLD
corps=2RAR,1SAS CoyRAR, 3RAR,6RAR, AATTV.
comments=Just dropped by for a look, am astounded by some of the claims put forward by these wankers. They need to be named and shamed.

name=John (Scoff) Cootes
city=Ngaruawahia
state=NZ
corps=RNZIR-AATTV
comments=

name=edward henry gibbon
city=traralgon
state=VIC
corps=NSAA Latrobe Valley
comments=Fantastic site keep up the good work

name=Bill Wyndham
city=Melbourne
state=VIC
corps=
comments=JORDAN Antony "Tony" Francis. does anybody know if this guy is still a member down at Phillip Island, and is he involved in the Museum?

Bill

name=kevin anderton
city=willagee
state=WA
corps=x 7rar a coy 2 pt 1st tour 67/68
comments=alf ditullio, was a very good pal of mine to the extent of almost marrying my sister in law which i for one would have been very proud of. he was that good with the lies that he had me fooled for 3 years. why would anyone want to pretend what a true vet went though. unefnbelivable . blue anderton

name=Roy Davies
city=Bermagui
state=NSW
corps=B Sqdn. 3 cav Reg. 69/70
comments=I read your site some time ago and I am dismayed at the increasing number of wannabee's you have "uncovered" and made known to the Veteran community.Some who have held high positions in veteran assoc's, are no better than con men who prey on those who are receptive, or dumb enough to accept there diatribe. Sick eh!

name=chris yates
city=golden beach
state=VIC
corps=110 Sig Sqn (SVN) 68-69 and 71-72
comments=Keep up the good work. At a Sigs re-union of sorts in very late 90's (or maybe early 2000's) held at Mildura, our numbers were 'invaded' by an imposter, purporting to have spent time in SVN, with stories of daring deeds and bravery, etc. It left a sour taste in our mouths. Please keep outing these people.

name=Russell Davies
city=Melbourne
state=VIC
corps=N/A
comments=As having missed out on the conscription for Vietnam by 6 months, it amazes me that these wannabe's want to live off the coat tails of those that did serve. I'm very appreciative of the fellas & women that did go & serve their country faithfully. I'm also very proud of all these people - my family members served in both 1st & 2nd WW's.
Why would I put on a schrade & pose as a serving member? Time something was done! Thanks to your relentless efforts to expose these people for what their worth. Though I think I might have yet another wannabe for you to investigate, but, first I'll check it out further & possibly get some snaps of this prick. Good work guys, sorry that your job even has to exist to expose these psycho's. Russ

name=Gordon Smith
city=Heddon Greta
state=NSW
corps=Aust Submarines
comments=Never realised there were so many W-----s out there. We all did our bit and we should all be justly proud.

name=Jason
city=Bundaberg
state=QLD
corps=1 RAR, 6 RAR
comments=I am appalled at DiTullio, being a Somalia veteran myself and knowing a lot of veterans from Rwanda it is disgusting that he would covet the service of the 2/4 RAR soldiers who saw terrible human atrocities during their deployment. Suck it up and take the punishment.

Aldo " Rocky " GERZINA. ( RAEME)

VVAA member of Noble Park Sub Branch

I read the latest about this bloke Tony Jordan and it is a matter of great concern that a Shonk and convicted criminal can become the vice president of the Museum Sub Branch of our Association. Of even greater concern is the fact that some genuine Vietnam Veterans are backing this bloke and even going to bat for him to have his "Vietnam Service and War caused injuries ?" Recognised by DVA.

Further what are the State and Federal Executive of OUR Association doing about this shameful situation.

I will not ask for my Brick back but I will no longer support the Museum until this situation is resolved. We complain bitterly and expose military frauds and yet we allow Jordan to hold a senior position in one of our sub branches. The Minister should be made aware of this bloody disgraceful matter and the collaborators should be exposed.

name=Shane Faithfull, CSM
city=brisbane
state=QLD
corps=Army
comments=Those who misrepresent there service disrespect all who have served! They deserve too be disgraced! Pity the GOVERNMENT is stil basically incongruous in their approach to this Veterans issue. Thanks for your vigilance.

name=DAVID MOSS
city=TOWNSVILLE
state=QLD
corps=RAEME
comments=

name=Bob McInnes
city=Cairns
state=QLD
corps=No 9 & 5 Sqns, Depair.
comments=Thanks for all that.........

name=Pen Hunt
city=Nabiac
state=NSW
corps=RAAF
comments=

name=Paul
city=Canberra
state=ACT
corps=Russell Offices
comments=Fantastic site, keep up the good work exposing fraudsters.
Hopefully this site can being largely dissemintated amongst Defence.

Webmaster, I was put onto your site the other day and I believe that it is a great site, full of great detail. Whilst I understand that these wannabee's are out there I did not realise how big this problem actually was. Keep up the good work, if you do have an email list that people can register on could you please add me to it.

Thanks and Regards, ABCSO(U) Hamish McInnes

name=Chinese John
city=Gold Coast
state=QLD
corps=
comments=G'day blokes. Firstly let me apologise for any adverse comments
I've made about you and your methods. I still don't agree 100%, but that's
life. I've been accused so many times this past year of being the head of
ANZMI, that it has altered my stance. In fact, sign me up. If I'm going to
be accused of it and get the death threats, I may as well be part of it. Any
help I can give you - you know how to contact me.

name=JOHN M. REA
city=RIDGEWAY,SC,USA
state=
corps=B,co,23rd S&T BN AMERICAL DIV
comments=I saw some of your troops in Danang when passing
through on convoy. Had a beer but than had to go. I can say that was
one of the enjoyable times in Nam, Welcome Home Brothers & Sisiers.
John

name=Ray STANLEY
city=SYDNEY
state=NSW
corps=RASIGS/RAA/RAAOC/AUST ARMY CADETS
comments=

name=Andrew (Luds) Ludlow
city=St Kilda
state=VIC
corps=RAA/131 Div Loc Bty
comments=A former ARA mate put me onto this site. I seriously thought he was sh*tting me about the numbers and details of these low lifes.
They should be made to stand and apologise infront of their "adopted peers", and let the lads decide what action comes next.
I have often come across people with suspect memories of Army life, and now know where to send relevant info.
Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Andrew Ludlow

name=Wally McLeod
city=Ellalong
state=NSW
corps=1RAR 1st tour/ 9RAR.
comments=ery interesting site will come back again. I didn't realise so many imposters were that desperate for recognition!

name=John Daniel "Slim" O'Shea
city=Swan View, Perth
state=WA
corps=R A Inf (RAR)
comments=I would like tom congratulatr the people involved in their work in exposings these
despicable individuals. Keep up t6he good work. Slim

name=Charles (Nobby) Clarke
city=Kandanga
state=QLD
corps=RACT/RAAOC
comments=Great site, give them no peace....keep the barsteds honest.

name=barry norman foster
city=gin gin
state=QLD
corps=3RAR
comments=GREAT WORK EVERYONE,THE SITE IS JUST FANTASTIC AND ILL BE KEEPING AN EYE OUT IN FUTURE.YOU JUST TAKE IT FOR GRANTED WHAT ANOTHER BLOKE SAYS ESPECIALLY ANZAC,VIETNAM VETERANS DAY,ETC THANKS BARRY.

name=ross harrison
city=townsville
state=QLD
corps=5/7Bn RAR
comments=Great site, should be more like this to expose these low life
bastards

name=springer
city=brisbane
state=QLD
corps=mil dog wing . SME, RAE -18fd sqn comments=It is not only viet vets
who are imposters. Keep up the fight, well done!!! How can these imposters
get to such a high position in E.S.O.`s we have to weed them out!!!!!!!!!!

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