A man was arrested after a 'fake rear admiral' gatecrashed a Remembrance service, wearing a glittering array of medals and saluting a war memorial. The incident occurred in Llandudno, where hundreds of people gathered to mark Remembrance Sunday with a two-minute silence and poppy wreath-laying ceremony. The Welsh town's Royal Naval Association spotted unusual elements in the uniform of the suspected imposter, including epaulettes and sleeve lace of a rear admiral, a two-star rank and one of the most senior positions in the Royal Navy. His 12 decorations included the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and the Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal, a combination that raised eyebrows as no individual serviceman is known to have received both. The man was also wearing an MBE and a non-regulation shirt with cutaway collars not worn by naval officers. The alleged fakery was picked up by an online group called the Walter Mitty Hunters’ Club, which aims to expose those who exploit the honor of the HM Forces for personal gain or glorification. A Royal Navy spokesperson emphasized that impersonating a naval officer is insulting and could be considered a criminal offence, detracting from the poignancy of Remembrance Sunday, a sombre time for the Royal Navy family and an opportunity for people to pay their respects to those who have served or are serving their country.
