A PHOT0 sinks the Falklands War claim of a “fake medals” top cop.
It proves Nick Adderley joined the Royal Navy two years after the 1982 conflict with Argentina ended.
Northamptonshire Police Chief constable Nick Adderley is accused of wearing a fake Falklands War medal
The Sun unearthed a photo of Adderley in the Royal Navy in- take at HMS Raleigh in 1984, two years after the Falkland’s War ended
Chief constable Adderley, 57, is accused of being a fantasist by wearing a combat medal.
The Sun unearthed the photo of him in the Royal Navy intake at HMS Raleigh in 1984, after he had just turned 18.
He served two years in the Navy, sources say, and went on to join the police in February 1992, aged 25.
Questions were last night raised over previous accounts of his Navy service.
Mr Adderley has been the £165,000-a-year boss of Northamptonshire police since 2018.
Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold said Adderley’s appointment was based on his front-line experience and lengthy Naval career.
He wrote to every cop on the force: “Following over ten years in the Royal Navy, Nick joined Cheshire Constabulary in 1992.”
Mr Adderley is being probed by the Independent Office for Police Conduct over allegations of wearing fake medals and his communications to Mr Mold.
He has worn a Falklands War gong despite being 15 at the time of the conflict.
Last night, Mick Neville — a former Met detective chief inspector and soldier — said: “He has insulted veterans with his lies and exaggerations and should resign immediately.”
Mr Adderley claimed the medal was a gift from ex-Navy brother Rick when he emigrated.
But Rick, 59, has since worn the gong in Australia.
Mr Adderley has also worn a Northern Ireland medal without serving in the Troubles.
flickr/gmpoliceAdderley faced allegations he is a fantasist after he was repeatedly pictured sporting the medal[/caption]
Nick claimed the medal was a gift from his ex-Navy brother Rick, pictured in 2013. However he is seen here wearing the medal in 2020
Jeff MorrisHis South Atlantic Medal and rosette was awarded to anyone who served at least one day in the Falklands combat zone[/caption]
Adderley showing off his medals at a bash with friends Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
