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Accused Marine imposter faces federal charges
A Tacoma man stands accused of pretending to be a Marine officer. It's a strange story that's causing consternation among some decorated Marines. Reggie Buddle faces a federal charge of unlawful wearing of military medals, although it's not exactly clear as to why he may have been doing it."I had been introduced to him as a former marine," said Major Forrest Poole, U.S. Marine Corps. "I kind of took that and said, 'Well OK nice to meet you,' but unfortunately that is not the whole story." According to federal prosecutors, Buddle posed as a decorated Marine captain, a self avowed chaplain who said he worked at the Marine recruiting office in Tacoma. U.S. attorneys say it is simply not true and now accuse him of unlawfully wearing the defense distinguished service medal, combat action ribbon, presidential unit citation, Vietnam service medal and USMC gold jump wings. True American heroes were honored for their brave and distinguished service at the Mariners game Monday night. Some shared their disgust with the alleged crime. "I think it's tragic because there are so many people through the years who have earned those medals," said Captain Barbara Beil, U.S. Navy. Buddle's daughter says this is all a misunderstanding and that Buddle is a chaplain who befriended some Marines at the Tacoma recruiting office, who allowed him to wear the uniform.
Posted by: Anonymoose 2007-04-05 |
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