My neighbor is 70 years old and claims to have been in the military service. I am suspicious. Is there a website that list all vetrans? Is there a way I could check his service status anomiously?
2007-11-19 03:13:07 · 17 answers · asked by Bill F 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It would bother me as well if I suspected someone of lying about being a veteran. I didn't serve just so other people could play make-believe. If you find out what unit he claims he was in then you can find that unit's website. If that unit saw combat it probably will list the soldiers that went into combat, but not always. Your other option is to call that unit, like another commentor suggested.
Finally, go to www.military.com and type in his first and last name. If he registered with that website, a lot of veterans do, then he's a vet. If you don't find him on there it could just mean he didn't want to use the network. It's kind of like a military version of facebook and if you register I think they verify that you actually served. In theory you should just ignore him, but I think I would have a difficult time just accepting a lie as well. What makes you doubt him, by the way?
2007-11-19 03:31:51 · answer #1 · answered by Frosty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless he is going to vetrans' events, vetrans' groups, vetrans' galas and trying to falsely gain access to vetran's benefits, unfortunatley there is not much you can do. What does he do that makes him suspect? Are you sure he wasn't in the military? I agree that it is sad when people pose as a Vetran for attention, just make sure that he wasn't one in the first place. Maybe try to strike up a conversation with him...find out what unit, rank, where he served at, ect. then look them up on the internet and see if you can coorelate what he said with some facts. Good luck.
2007-11-19 11:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by The Nag 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're really that worried about it, send a letter to the VA telling them your suspicions. They'll take it from there. (I'm assuming that you think he's getting military retirement benefits illegally here, given his age.)
Be aware, however, that if he's in his 70s, the odds are actually pretty good that he WAS in the military, at least briefly. He would have been of draft age during the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
2007-11-19 11:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by triviatm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
70? I would wonder first what makes you so suspicious.
2nd I would wonder if he just talks about it or does he try to get any benefits that are strictly based upon his being a Vet.
If he is then I would pass on my suspicions to those providing the services to him.
As far as you finding him on line, that would be slim to none. Maybe if you could get a year and the Unit he says he was assigned to you may find someone from that unit.
Try www.military.com
2007-11-19 11:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate telling someone how to be sneaky but this just came to me, Tell him you are trying to do research on Vets and ask to see his DD214. If he has that he is most likely legit although I've heard about them being faked. Although being 70 he may have lost them. Does he have vet plates or does he receive VA benefits? He he has the plates or if he get the benes then he is also most likely legit as there is vast amounts of paper work to be turned in to receive either. And finally if you really believe he is posing it is a crime. If you call your local authorities they just may investigate this man.
2007-11-19 12:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by RaceNut17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm I don't know if a website exists. But, I am willing to bet that it may be a private one. But, these days, who knows.
Just curious, why do you care? Seems to me that he has a serious problem posing as someone he's not, but does it effect you?
Just curious to the question is all...not trying to be mean or volatile in any way :~)
Good luck on your search.
2007-11-19 11:17:30 · answer #6 · answered by Slipped Halo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's the FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. Do a google.com search or go to the public library and look up a book titled STOLEN VALOR. The author, B.G. BURKETT, used it to do research on fake vets. He gives an example in there. He got info on MANY people who insisted they were vets.
2007-11-19 22:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by AmericanPatriot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I wish that I had as much time on my hands as you obviously do. You mean to tell me that you would go as far out of the way as to actually try to investigate this man's past. I just have one answer for you. GET A LIFE!!!!
2007-11-19 11:19:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple DDForm214. He don't have that he's a fraud. Plain and simple. End of story. That goes for ANY armed forces personnel that has EVER served.
2007-11-19 11:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by Plano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty possible that he did serve. Korea was going on back then and there was a draft so its very possible. Just ask him where he served.
2007-11-19 11:20:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋