"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message

After he was wounded three times, which is why it was granted.

Better learn the facts before dumping BS on this NG, Jon. Kerry was sent
home from combat duty in Vietnam because of the three PH rule. He served in
the military for some time after that before being discharged per his own
request to pursue his political career. The three PHs had nothing to do
with his discharge.

Max