I have lost count over the years how many people have told me that they served with gallantry in the SAS, green jackets, paras etc.lAll pretty harmless stuff but once one enters the public domain the truth will be sought.
http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Parachute-Regiment-finds-record-Thanet-councillor/story-28608742-detail/story.html#CgXcTaWf3SF4SxOS.01