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‘Fake admiral’ takes centre stage at Remembrance event

A man dressed as a Rear Admiral at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Llandudno wore fake medals, angering veterans.
The Walter Mitty Hunters Club confirmed that records show no one can earn a Distinguished Service Order and Queen's Voluntary Reserves Medal together.
Llandudno council was unaware of the man's attendance, and military organizations are investigating the incident.
A spokesperson for Llandudno council stated, 'we would not wish it to overshadow an excellent parade and remembrance service.

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'Fake admiral' suspect who 'gatecrashed Remembrance ceremony' named by police

Images circulated on social media that showed a man dressed as an admiral decorated with medals during a wreath-laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday, sparking public concern.

4 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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‘Fake admiral’ wore uniform with a combination of medals no serviceman has ever won

Retired teacher Jonathan Carley arrested under the 1894 Uniforms Act, which bars anyone who has not served in the Armed Forces from wearing military uniform.

4 months ago·New Zealand

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Evening Standard

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Man charged over suspected fake admiral at Remembrance Sunday event

Jonathan Carley will appear at Caernarfon Magistrates' Court on December 11

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent (US)

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Man charged over allegedly posing as admiral at Remembrance Sunday event

Jonathan Carley will appear in court next week over incident at remembrance event in Llandudno

4 months ago·United States

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Daily Mirror

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'Fake admiral' suspect named by police after 'gatecrashing Remembrance ceremony'

Images circulated on social media that showed a man dressed as an admiral decorated with medals during a wreath-laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday, sparking public concern

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Fake Admiral Arrested in Wales, Man (64) Also Laid Wreath at Commemoration

Welsh police have arrested a man who posed as an admiral during a commemoration. The 64-year-old impersonator attended a commemoration on November 9th, part of Remembrance Sunday, Britain's national day of remembrance. He was arrested for unlawfully wearing a military uniform. According to the Daily Mail, the man wore a smart uniform adorned with dozens of medals. He also laid a wreath during the ceremony in Llandudno, a coastal town in North Wa…

4 months ago·Netherlands (Kingdom of the)

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