Ostromecki qualifies as an ex Serviceman because he was a National Serviceman who served in the Australian Army from 28 January 1972 until the 23 January 1973. His Service File contains only two pieces of paper, so information is sparse. He tells people of Trentham, that he served in Vietnam with 9^th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (9RAR) and the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR).  That statement makes Ostromecki a liar and a Wannabe war veteran.

Two of the above photos were taken last ANZAC Day and the older one, on the day of his enlistment in 1972. Here is part of a Stat Dec that we received regarding Ostromecki.

When asked why he was not wearing his medals he stated that he had thrown them away. We don’t understand the psychology behind that statement but it is very common among Wannabes. We have met many genuine veterans who have lost their medals, but never one who has thrown them away. Perhaps it is because they are so damn hard to earn, and wannabes simply don’t understand.

Ostromecki’s file shows he served only in Australia during his short service, and he is not listed on the Department of Veterans Affairs Vietnam Nominal Roll. He was discharged early from his National Service obligation on “ Grounds of exceptional hardship” as per the document shown below:

By claiming to be a returned Veteran Ostromecki has committed an offence against the Defence Act 1903. The offence attracts a fine of $3,300 or six months imprisonment or both.  Despite our constant warnings about Wannabes, they are in plague proportions.  The Veteran Community has eyes and ears in every corner of Australia and genuine Veterans will not tolerate those who steal their honour or grossly exaggerate their service.  ANZMI names and shames wannabes without fear or favour.

This is published in the public interest, particularly that of the Vietnam Veteran Community. All information presented here is fact and the truth. Reports from private citizens are supported by statements of fact and statutory declarations.