whitehall
Diamond Member
I don't want to hijack the thread but it seems that future politicians were well aware of the value of military awards. LBJ recommended himself for a Silver Star for being a passenger in a plane flying over enemy territory. MacArthur was awarded the Medal of Honor for shaking his fist at Japanese fighters after his negligence put his command on Corrigadore. John Kerry self recommended himself for three Purple Hearts and a Silver star for killing an unarmed VC kid.