A Walt's a Walt ....
The Police under his command found him to be an inspiring leader.
As no doubt did the sailors under his command during his Royal Navy Service.
" and those who take such enormous ownership and offence at his relatively harmless fantasy."
FYI - Yes I do take offence ... on behalf of all those, including many known to me, who did the right stuff.
It's called "Stolen Valor" for a very good reason.
LFH
(edited to add context)