I knew one of his Purple Hearts was delivered by flying rice (and I guess one of the others from self inflicted grenade blast when he fired and hit too close - ouch), but I think that Kerry himself has said he still carries shrapnel from one of his wounds...... No?

Now am I going to have to research to see if I'm full of crap?

I don't even know if it's important other than to prove character. Actions from 30 years ago are less important to me than more recent actions. But, if the guy's integrity is being impugned and he could roll up his pant leg and say "Check it out" then that would put an end to the character part of it...... I think.