You may have seen something about John “Super Soldier” Collier from John Lillyea at This Ain’t Hell or the guys at Guardian of Valor. But it’s another thing when a lying fraud shows up at your website.
That’s what happened at MyServicePride.com about a month ago.
Each day, between 100 and 200 people use our rackbuilder to create a digital image of their awards and register on the site to save the image. We don’t monitor those “sketches” because we know that people like to play with the builder to see what it will do.
But we DO pay attention every time someone orders a product with an image on it. Our policy is that whenever someone claims one of the awards protected in the Stolen Valor Act, we reserve the right to request documentation before we produce a display product. We also reserve the right to request documentation when our instincts and experience tell us that something is rotten in Denmark.
Then there are lying frauds whose claims are so outrageous that we reject outright.
John “Super Soldier” Collier registered this rack on MyServicePride.com:
Some Detail on His Lying Claims
Just so you’ll know — in more detail — what awards are here:
Distinguished Service Cross (The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to Army service members serving in any capacity for extraordinary heroism against an opposing armed force…The (qualifying) act must be performed in a manner that renders the individual highly conspicuous among others of equal grade, rate, experience, or position of responsibility.
Defense Distinguished Service Medal (The Defense Distinguished Service Medal is awarded by the Secretary of Defense to any military service officer for performing exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a specified or unified command, a Defense agency, or such other joint activity as may be designated by the Secretary of Defense.
Silver Star (The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry not justifying the award of one of the next higher valor awards – the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, or the Air Force Cross.)
Soldier’s Medal (The Soldier’s Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguish themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy.)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army of Occupation Medal (The Army of Occupation Medal was awarded after World War II to members of the United States military for thirty or more days of consecutive service in Germany or Japan, or the several other qualifying countries.)
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal (The Korea Defense Service Medal is awarded to members of the United States military who serves thirty consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days in the Republic of Korea and its contiguous waters after the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement.)
Army Sea Duty Ribbon (This ribbon may be awarded to members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and the United States Army Reserve for completion of designated periods of sea duty aboard Class A and Class B United States Army vessels (as defined in Army Regulation 56-9, Table 1-1).
Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon
UN Mission In Boznia
United Nations Medal
NATO Kosovo Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Army Valorous Unit Award
Army Meritorious Unit Award
Army Superior Unit Award
As if these awards weren’t already raising a red flag, the thing that really stands out is that none of the awards had any devices. Incorrect in some respects and highly unlikely for others.
And then there are the badges he claimed:
First: Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Third Award.
And how about the Parachutist Senior, which is the sixth level of parachutist qualification.
Like all liars, he’s not very consistent:
Here’s a color version of Super Liar in uniform:
Notice that in this display, he has claimed fewer awards, but more and a whole new set of badges?
The sad truth is that he’s a veteran
John Lillyea at This Ain’t Hell acquired Collier’s FOIA record:
Here’s what Collier’s rack SHOULD look like:
This rack is one to be proud of. Many men and women served their country faithfully in times of peace or in jobs that don’t receive much recognition.
But instead of being proud of the service he rendered, John “Super Soldier” Collier lied and claimed recognition for service HE DID NOT RENDER.
What did we do about this lying claim?
We let Mr. Collier know that we canceled his order and would require verification of his awards if he wanted to press the issue. We also let him know that it is a federal crime to claim such awards for any type of financial gain and if we felt he was doing so we wouldn’t hesitate to report him to the authorities.
This guy has been out there before. To read more, check out
This Ain’t Hell But You Can See It From Here
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