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Wright
Allan Wright of Manly is a fraud, liar and wannabe who for many years has fooled most of the people most of the time.
Here is an accolade to Wright that appeared in notes from a very prestigious club from the Manly area
He wears military medals indicating that he was a National Service Infantry Soldier who served in Vietnam. They are:
Australian Active Service Medal (AASM)
Vietnam Medal (VM)
Australian Defence Medal (ADM)
Anniversary of National Service Medal (ANSM)
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM)
On his lapels he wears six badges one of which is the prestigious Infantry Combat Badge (ICB). He also wears the cap of a USA Marine Corps unit that served in Da Nang Vietnam on the cap, another ICB is also attached. In addition he wears the unit tie of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV). AATTV was the longest serving and most decorated Australian unit in Vietnam. They received 113 Awards including 4 Victoria Crosses.
See here: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U53430
On his right breast he wears World War 1 medals indicating he is the direct relative of a person who served in that war.
The truth is that Wright has never served in the Australian Defence Force and is a complete sham, who has deceived friends and acquaintances for many years.
Wright is well known in the Manly NSW area as a "Returned Veteran" and has been venerated for his service, however we are sure that many will have an entirely different opinion of him after reading this exposure.
Wright has indulged in criminal acts by Falsely claiming to be a Returned Veteran and for wearing medals that he did not earn. The Defence Act 1903 details a $3,300 fine or six months imprisonment or both for these offences. Unfortunately the NSW Police will not pursue these matters whilst other States Police do.
We ask that ex servicemen and the general public in the Manly NSW area keep a watch for Wright and if he appears wearing any kind of military apparel or medals he can again be reported to this website.
Wright has basked in the kudos of his false military history for many years and for his deceitful antics can reside on this website for many years to come.
Astridge
Peter Astridge is the Secretary/Vice President of the Gladesville Returned and Services League (RSL) Sub Branch.
Notice that Astridge wears relatives medals on his right breast, a red sash over his left shoulder, a Commando Beret and Badge, and two medals on his left breast. Sometimes he wears the red sash on his right shoulder.
Astridge spent some time as a part time soldier in the Citizens Military Forces and served with Commandos, for which he may have been awarded an Australian Defence Medal (ADM) and the Commando Beret and Badge. The second medal on his left breast is a New South Wales unofficial State Emergency Services Medal and should not be worn at all. The "Tin" medal and the red sash are just "bling", perhaps to enhance the perception of his military service.
Traditionally, a red sash is worn in the Australian Army by serving Royal Australian Infantry Corps Sergeants and Warrant Officers on ceremonial parades. It was a tradition adopted from the British Army where the sash and its colour derived from it being used to drag wounded soldiers out of the battle line and to the rear, when fighting was at close quarters..
An RSL executive has no duties that may require the application of the red sash.
We suggest to Astridge that he gets rid of the sash, and the medal.
RSLs' are places where Veterans and the members remember the sacrifices of those who have served in the Australian Defence Force. It is not a place where people like Astridge can don fancy dress to massage their ego and their public persona.
Welcome to the website Peter Astridge.
Shortis
Christopher Shortis is an extremist politician with a bent for “Hitler” like rants at public rallies. It appears that Shortis likes to identify himself as "warrior". In a political party he was known as "Lieutenant" and wears medals on his right breast.
At rallies there is quite a bit of clanging as the rack of medals on his right breast jostle about.
It is assumed that the medals are those of a direct deceased relative. Protocol for wearing medals as a descendant of the original recipient is as follows:
"Allowance is made for family members of a deceased recipient to wear that person's medals on commemorative occasions such as Anzac Day. When worn by others, the usual protocol recommended is that the medals are worn on the right side to show that the wearer is not the original recipient".
Note that protocol directs that relative’s medals may be worn on commemorative occasions. Extremist political rallies are not such occasions and Shortis is grossly insulting traditions and protocols.
Shortis spruiks lots of fighting words in his tirades, but he has never served in the Defence Force. Here is an example of his aggressive rhetoric:
Perhaps Shortis wears the medals to give evidence, to the unwary public that he not only talks about his sweat blood and tears, but is the relative of a sweater, bleeder and weeper.
Fortunately for the Australian public this firebrand has been deprived of his weapons of close destruction, which thankfully leaves him with only mean rhetoric in his armoury.
This entry is a bit out of the ordinary, however we believe that Shortis has well earned a position on this web site for his abuse of protocol and tradition in the wearing of Australian military medals
Tereva (aka) Wiki
Mr "Maj" Tui Tereva also known as Malcolm Wiki is from the Cook Islands in the Pacific and now resides in Queensland Australia. He is a "Love Rat" fraud who takes advantage of vulnerable ladies by claiming to be a very busy SASR operative who is constantly deployed on "missions".
Perhaps he learned his trade from these two disgraceful human beings who already grace this web site for similar behaviour.
Jenkins - https://www.anzmi.net/index.php/cheats-thieves/436-jenkins
Gwilliam - http://mail.anzmi.net/index.php/cheats-thieves/valour-thieves/149-gwilliam
Tereva claims to be of the rank of "Major" in Army Engineers involved “In Special Activities”.
He claims to be trained in hand to hand combat and will demonstrate by revealing his concealed knife which is part of his belt buckle. He "proves" his bona fides by giving his victims SASR “Coins” like this one below:
He also claims to have been trained by the SAS in the United Kingdom and the French Foreign Legion. Like all liars and wannabes of this genre he claims to be “riddled” with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and suffers severe night terrors and states he "should not be approached when in the grips of an attack".
From January 2018 until July 2018 Tereva maintained a charade of being deployed in Afghanistan. In fact, he was never in the Australian Army, never served with SASR and was never deployed to any war zone. Since July he has disappeared, and we are sure he will reappear to further attempt his poorly researched deception.
Foan
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UPDATE 19 JULY 2018 Graham Clyde Foan was dealt with eight years ago. He was a pathological liar then and is still a pathological liar in 2018.
When asked about his original entry to this web site he responds with tedious lies. Here is what he has recently placed on the Facebook of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Police Association. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.It has come notice to notice (sic) that some members are questioning information found on an offensive indiscriminate website which falsely and without judicial notice attempts to degrade and accuse military personnel of unchallenged innuendo and rumor. (sic) In my matter the site was used in an attempt to discredit me following a fraud and corruption investigation into the hierarchy of the Vietnam Veterans Association and the NSW RSL. The documents presented were challenged and found to be fake including the photographs. The complainants were the subject to Civil Court proceedings, all but one settled out of court after the court ruled in my favor (sic) with full quantum awarded to me. The remaining defender, Austin Connor, (ex RAAF WOFF) was found to be the principal perpetrator. He committed suicide prior to his court proceedings and without quantum, a Caveat was taken out on his properties by my QC. Even though I was vindicated it has taken a toll on both mental and physical health. I hope this may put to rest the innuendo and rumor (sic) and explain a little of what was falsely portrayed in a vain attempt to discredit me. There is no evidence that Foan was ever involved in a fraud and corruption investigation regarding Vietnam Veterans Association and New South Wales Returned and Services League (RSL). None of the documents or photographs used in our initial entry were fake. Except those forged by Foan himself. There were no Civil Court proceedings in response to our original entry. If there were Civil Court proceedings he should produce documentary evidence. The late Ex Warrant Officer Austin Connor, a 9 Squadron Vietnam Veteran had never been associated in any way with ANZMI and there was never any litigation. Foan disgracefully claims that Connor committed suicide as a result of litigation won by Foan, that is a lie. Ex Warrant Officer Austin Connor died of natural causes and his friends and relatives are less than pleased with Foan's lies
Graham Clyde Foan is an ex RAAF Military Policeman who joined the RAAF on the 4 February 1972. He resides in Tenterfield, a country town in New South Wales. Foan has been suspected of being a wannabe for some time. We are now in a position to advise the world that we have got Foan’s number and he is indeed a wannabe, who wears medals he is not entitled to wear. |
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Update - The inimitable Graham Clyde Foan of Tenterfield Our exposure of Foan dated the 27 January 2010 exhibited photos of Foan wearing a gaggle of medals to which he has no entitlement. We have acquired copies of Foan’s Certificates of Service from both the RAAF and the Army. The certificates show Foan as a “Virgin” airman and a “Virgin” soldier. We have some big surprises in store for Foan in the near future, in the meantime here are his certificates:
Graeme Clyde Foan – Update We are advised that Foan is a past President of the Tenterfield RSL. So here is another crooked wannabe who pushed himself into a high position in an RSL to falsely prove he is the real deal. Worst still, Foan is also a forger of Defence documents. Although the forgeries will withstand a cursory glance a detailed inspection reveals the work of an amateur forger. The documents shown below contain the following flaws:
We are reliably advised that Department of Defence is investigating the forgeries. Foan is a sly and dogged shyster who refuses to admit his criminal activity of wearing medals he is not entitled to, and the forgery of documents. Day by day Foan is being forced into a corner and we believe he has now offended sufficient organisations to be held to account for his actions.
This is published in the public interest, particularly that of the Vietnam Veteran Community. All information presented here is fact and the truth. Reports from private citizens are supported by statements of fact and statutory declarations. |
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13th May 2010
Keeley
Mark Keeley served as a Sapper (Private Soldier) in the Royal Australian Engineer Corps from 2003 until 2007. He rejoined on 1 January 2011 and was accepted for Officer training at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, Canberra where he underwent training until his resignation on 18 February 2012.
The photograph shows Keeley in the uniform of a member of the Pakenham Station of Country Fire Authority (CFA) of Victoria. He is wearing six medal ribbons and an Army Combat Badge. He has no entitlement to any medals or badges.
Although he has acted in a false manner, when approached, he was quick to admit his deception and asked how he could set the matter right. Unfortunately for wannabes there is no consideration for remorse. He was an experienced soldier and, because he was selected to attend RMC was of high intellect.
He is in direct contravention to the Defence Act 1903 Part VII parts 80A for falsely claiming to be a returned Veteran and 80B Improper use of service decorations. Both these offences carry maximum fines of $3,300 or six months imprisonment or both.
The false decorations he wears are the:
Australian Active Service Medal (AASM).
AFGHAN MEDAL.
IRAQ MEDAL.
Australian Service Medal (ASM)
Australian Defence Medal (ADM).
NATO ISAF (AFGHANISTAN)
Army Combat Badge
Any reasonable person seeing Keeley in the CFA Uniform would conclude that he is a battle hardened Returned Veteran, which he is not. Never at any time during his Army service was he deployed overseas.
Keeley sought fame by posing as a Returned Veteran, his fame will now come from his association with ANZMI. He has been signed up for a long term deployment and will remain on this website for many years to come.