How often does this happen?

Hi,

I read this story in the Winnipeg Sun this morning, and I wondered how often people are caught and charged for wearing uniforms under false pretences. This is a no-no, even if someone wears a relatives uniform and medals for "sentimental" reasons, such as Remembrance days and such?

Karmen

Fri, July 1, 2005

Neither an officer nor a gentleman?

By Staff

A Manitoba man has been accused by the military of impersonating an officer at functions around the province.

Collin James McRitchie, 46, faces one count of fraud under $5,000, six counts of unauthorized use of a military uniform, and one count of misuse of military decorations, Lieut. Jennifer Flaubert, 17 Wing's public affairs officer, said Wednesday.

It's alleged McRitchie has on several occasions shown up at military functions and parades -- most of them cadet events -- while wearing a uniform and medals that don't belong to him, Flaubert said.

McRitchie is to appear in court on July 7.