Ex Corporal Paul Abbott, an embellisher and military fantasist who is regularly featured in the local press has resurfaced. His claim to fame – service with the US Military during Op Urgent Fury, the invasion of Grenada in 1983.

He has been showcased as a “super special soldier” who routinely crows his combat service in Grenada.  Disgustingly, he continues to participate in military themed events while fraudulently wearing the US Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (non-US service personnel are ineligible to receive US campaign medals) and Combat Infantry Badge as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Sgt Charles Golden “Silver Star” Rifle Team.

https://www.manitoulin.com/paul-abbott-turned-passion-for-tanks-into-military-career

Why do the so called leaders of Sudbury area veterans organizations permit posers, fakes and embellishers to be members of their groups? 

Perhaps, a deeper dive into their membership is warranted?

***Updated 5 May 2025***

Ex Royal Canadian Dragoon Paul Abbott was wearing a new uniform at the Battle of the Atlantic Sunday ceremony in Manitoulin yesterday. He must have left the  US Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, which he claimed as the sole Canadian Forces participant in Op URGENT FURY / Grenada Invasion on top of the piano.

He needs a “Bold and Swift” kick in the arse.