James Craig “Doc” Glynn – US Army Green Beret Medic, MSG, Distinguished Service Cross, 2 Silver Stars, 10 Bronze Star Medals, 9 Purple Hearts, Blog of Shame

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4 years ago

BACKGROUND

James Craig Glynn comes to us from Titusville, Florida. At the time of this writing, March 2020, Glynn is 68 years old. He more commonly goes by “Craig” and / or “Doc.”

Glynn has been showing up in news reports recently. FloridaToday just recently featured him.

Glynn is reported to be considered for the Medal of Honor.

Here is a claim of being in Afghanistan…

Prompted by a discussion of the Pulse nightclub shooting, here are some other claims beside Afghanistan…

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ACTIONS CONDUCTED BY MILITARY PHONIES

James Craig “Doc” Glynn’s military records were ordered through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

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FOIA RESULTS

NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC)

*FOIA Result – NPRC – Summary Sheet – James Craig Glynn*

*FOIA Result – NPRC – Assignments – James Craig Glynn*

*FOIA Result – NPRC – Military Education – James Craig Glynn*

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DISCUSSION and SUMMARY

LENGTH OF SERVICE

Glynn got out of the service in 1972. Although he was in Vietnam, there would be no record of Somalia, Afghanistan, or Iraq with a discharge in 1972.

RANK

He left the Army as a Specialist Five in contrast to Master Sergeant / MSG (E-8) that was claimed.

ASSIGNMENTS

As discussed above – no Somalia, Afghanistan, or Iraq.

MEDALS

There was no Purple Heart listed in his records. There were no Silver Star medals. There was no Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) listed.

There was a Bronze Star Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster which signifies two (2) awards but not ten (10) as claimed.

TRAINING

There is nothing in Glynn’s military records reflect Green Beret training.

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STOLEN VALOR

If the claims by Craig “Doc” Glynn were used to leverage work, military or civilian promotions, or anything else of value, he may have been in violation of Stolen Valor laws. State laws may also apply.

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