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As a U.S. Navy officer spent about four months in Vietnam, beginning in November 1968 when he reported to Cam Ranh Bay for a month of training, and ending in March, 1969 with, having three Purple Hearts, Navy instruction 1300.39 permitting him to request reassignment. Some of Kerry's fellow soldiers believe his wounds were self-inflicted.<ref>[http://www.learnedhand.com/kerryunfitepilogue.htm John Kerry - Unfit For Command]</ref>

As a U.S. Navy officer spent about four months in Vietnam, beginning in November 1968 when he reported to Cam Ranh Bay for a month of training, and ending in March, 1969 with, having three Purple Hearts, Navy instruction 1300.39 permitting him to request reassignment. Some of Kerry's fellow soldiers believe his wounds were self-inflicted.<ref>[http://www.learnedhand.com/kerryunfitepilogue.htm John Kerry - Unfit For Command]</ref>

John Kerry was the only Swift sailor ever to leave Vietnam without completing the standard one-year tour of duty, other than those who were seriously wounded or killed. {{fact}} Kerry went to unusual lengths to obtain the Purple Heart after being turned down by his own commanding officer. {{fact}}

John Kerry was the only Swift sailor ever to leave Vietnam without completing the standard one-year tour of duty, other than those who were seriously wounded or killed. {{fact}} Kerry went to unusual lengths to obtain the Purple Heart after being turned down by his own commanding officer. <ref>[http://www.archive-news.net/Articles/FD040830.html ''Forging a Paper Hero: The Mystery of Kerry’s Medals] </ref>

Kerry belonged to Vietnam Veterans Against the War ([[VVAW]]), where he supported the anti-war movement.

Kerry belonged to Vietnam Veterans Against the War ([[VVAW]]), where he supported the anti-war movement.