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🌍 WorldMilitary TimesWednesday, September 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM UTC2d ago

Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VA

Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VAPhoto: Military Times

James Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments

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