Seattle Post Intelligencer
Veteran claims service that others dispute
By Ed Offley
P-I Military Reporter
PORT TOWNSEND - For years, community leaders here lauded Albert
"Bud" Porter as the unofficial leader of the close-knit
community of military veterans who live on the northern Olympic
Peninsula.
Porter, a burly, energetic man of 64,
has long been a common sight at Memorial Day and Veterans Day
ceremonies, wearing a dark beret with the Trident badge of the Navy SEAL
commandos, his chest festooned with five rows of ribbons, including the
Navy Cross, two Silver Star medals, a pair of Bronze Stars and other
decorations.
The problem, other veterans say, is
that Porter didn't earn the SEAL badge or any of those decorations....
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Having
researched our
records, there
is no record of an
Albert Wayne
Porter
ever having attended the
BUD/S (basic
underwater demolition/SEAL)
field training
in Coronado (Calif.)
Cdr. Glen King |
| Newspaper |
Date |
Other Article Headlines |
| Peninsula Daily News |
Apr 10, 1995 |
PT vet resigns, turns in Charter |
| Seattle Post Intelligencer |
no date |
Probe of VFW leader expanded -
National organization
helping to investigate Neah Bay irregularities
VFW: Trustee's "election" mystifies post |
| The Port Townsend
Jefferson County Leader |
no date |
State AMVETS expel Porter
War hero frauds common, claims military historian
Legion asks Porter for Answers
Letter to the Editor - Time to Rebuild American Legion Post
26
Letter to the Editor -
Organizations must support all veteran
Ex-Commnder nominee for Post 26 trustee slot
Legion Post 26 wants free utilities
Porter resigns AMVETS membership |
| Sept
16, 1994
|
Vets Reflect on price of Freedom
"...He served as a
U.S. Navy Seal (Sea Land and Air) in both Korea and Vietnam
... The memorabilia
Porter brought with him - the assortment of Purple Hearts pinned
to his chest representing the 11 times he was shot...."
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| 1995 |
VFW revokes ex-commander's membership
VFW: Eyes Porter's service record
PT Legion post votes not to ask Porter for records
Porter's records don't support claims
Legion: Members want Porter controversy to end |
| Mar 29, 1995 |
Goetz, Porter active in Neah Bay Post
Porter: Legion, VFW, AMVETS appeal for Answers |
| Dec 11, 1996 |
Legion expels member (Goetz) for bingo
violation
Action marks change in post leadership, direction
New officers lead renaissance |
| Oct 18, 1995 |
Veterans sue PT Legion for membership
Legion: Post tries to rebuild
Problems haunt PT Legion, Porter |
| Oct
25, 1995 |
Legal
machinery turns on Legion lawsuit |
| Nov
15, 1995 |
Veterans Day ceremonies honor "silence of the guns"
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| Feb 28, 1996 |
County's veterans fund praised while
fraud allegations
hover |
| Not sourced |
no date |
Talley Legion's interim leader
..."Mr. Porter is a member in good standing in the
American Legion," Zerr said Tuesday......"
Porter Out (VFW) |
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