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Was he a Delta SEAL Ranger Sniper? Did he tell you that the reason the Germans used the AK47 at Waterloo was because it could shoot any ammo from .22LR to .50 BMG witout modification? Was he wearing fatigues and a black t-shirt? Did he tease you with incredible stories, only to stop short and say that the rest of the story was "super hush-hush?" Did he reek of Funyons and root beer? If you answered "no" to any of the preceeding questions, there's no WAY he can be a real war hero.
See, that's what separates the TRUE war heroes, like the fellow you know and my own ex-Father-in-Law, from the disgusting posers at the Jerky shows - they don't really talk about things like that. They don't hide it or deny it, but they certainly don't brag about it either.
Sounds like a really great guy who has given a lot to America throughout his distinguished life!