News: Fake retired Marine general may face charges

Fake retired Marine general may face charges
Man wore rows of unearned medals, insignia, eyepatch to military events

The Associated Press
Updated: 7:53 a.m. ET Aug. 10, 2005
SHREVEPORT, La. - William Lawson looked every bit the retired Marine general this summer as he stood before a crowd of 200 people, demanding that a cemetery properly dispose of the American flags placed at the graves of veterans.

He had on khakis, the Marines’ summer service uniform, complete with a general’s stars and row after row of medals, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal. He even wore an eyepatch.

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I'm really not sure why someone would do something like this, especially when it's obvious that they'll get caught in the end, not to mention the fact that he lied to so many people.