Gregory Charles Banks; the phony just passing through
So one of our readers is a Mason up in Connecticut and this dude passes through his lodge on the way back from his combat assignments. Sometimes he’s in ACUs, other times he’s wearing his blues, like in the picture above. Of course, he’s Special Forces (isn’t everyone, these days) and in addition to his duties as an Army officer, he’s also a counselor with two offices. The man is a freakin’ machine.
Well, he didn’t turn up in any of my databases, but, you know, he’s probably so secret squirrel that he wouldn’t, but CID can’t find him either. Nor can NPRC;
We’re told that his lodge just threw him a big celebration for his recent award of the Bronze Star Medal so obviously, he loves attention – so here is all of the attention you could ever want, Greg-baby. It looks to me like he stole a midget’s jacket.
Added; more pics;
I emailed these pictures to our counselor friend, Greg Charles Banks and asked if these are not him in the photos, and he hasn’t answered back. I guess he’s going with “identity theft” as an explanation.
OK, I just got an email from him and he admits that this is him in this picture taken at the lodge not wearing the uniform;
I don’t know, you judge.
Category: Phony soldiers
Seems that Cody Banks, the secret SOF guy, has more than just a wide assorment of US Army uniforms in his closet!
BANKS … You are on notice. I am watching. If I find out you destroyed evidence, improperly disposed and or otherwise disgard any uniform item, medal and or decoration, I will have everyone under my span odf influence up your ass.
We have your Danbury and Farmington locations closely monitored.
Box up everything.
Contact Jonn at TAH … He will instruct you were to send the box.
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Jonn … I will send address later. Skiing now.
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Cody … Follow my directions and don’t you think for a moment I don’t have a pocket full of silver bullets … Don’t F with me like you have others. I have ZERO tolerance and exacting plans!
Queing my special project up for some Saturday afternoon attention!
So whats the status, I am a 1 hr drive away from Farmington, Danbury is a bit of a stretch. If anything needs to be picked up from Shit Bag I would be more than happy to do it at the Farmington Location, and I promise not to Throat Punch him. I can even have a Trooper friend of mine tag along!
@252 Rock’ n Roll Master Chief!
“Put the force at weapons posture one, warning red, weapons tight. I want everything loaded.”
From the movie, “Battleship”
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I not only understand the free speech aspect of the repealing of the Stolen Valor Act, but sympathize as well… it’s a slippery slope, one could say.
That said, I’m a firm believer in there being a reckoning for them what go out of their way to deserve one. I am a friend of the man that kindled this little illuminating light about this particular egoist, and I want to thank him publicly for doing so. Proud of you and your efforts, Amigo, Bravo Zulu.
@ 253 MSG Retired … We a have job for you.
Send an email to Jonn.
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Jonn. Give the Good MSG Retired my info.
I am taking a nap … Been up since 0500 skiing with a 7 year old boy.
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Banks don’t get any ideas!
God, I love when a plan comes together…
Keep us posted, Master Chief.
I have been digging deep on the other creep, but ran out of resources. Anyway TheBigMan could help me out?
Just did a Google search. Bedwetter G. C. Banks is still on Page 2 when I run his name.
We have two – count ’em, 2 – top of the line stumpsucking scumbucket drags on the honor of the military. This one is way too far behind the other one. We need to up the ante on his miscreant ass.
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or just this: Gregory C Banks Gregory C Banks Gregory C Banks Gregory C Banks Gregory C Banks Gregory C Banks
That should fix it.
Just kicking my fabulous friend to the front.
I imagine he is busy separating all the uniforms and play things today in his CLOSET.
Banks: OK US Army BDU’s go here.
Banks: Um … Where does this go? Oh yeah … Ball gags go here!
Banks: US Army dress uniform goes here.
Banks: Yummie … Red latex full body tights … They will stay right here!
Banks: US Army assortment of shoes go here.
Banks: Ah … Handcuffs and more handcuffs … Never can have enough handcuffs.
@261 Master Chief. I wrote on another thread and don’t know if you saw it. Thanks for responding though you may not see it until you’re at work next. I was honored Sir.
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Top o’ the mornin’, fellow patriots. Banksy returns tomorrow from his “business trip” in AZ. Here’s hopin’ that the local vets and media make him as famous as he dreamed!
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Hey MCPO, not sure if Jonn sent you my info as he hasnt sent me yours as of yet. Like I said more than willing to pick up Mr Banks Costumes, better not be any Ball Gag’s in there. Jonn please feel free to give my info to MCPO, no issues. If I can help out I will, any time we can get one of these clowns off the street I am a happy camper !!!
Can I play, too?
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There! All better now.
In reference to comment 261, are you inferring that he hangs out on the same websites as former APL executives?
I think he thinks he can get through this without making an apology…
Agreed with #267.
Also, when you search GREGORY CHARLES BANKS in Google, this page is now the top hit.
Nice work, fellas. Let’s keep the pressure on!
@255. What you said was true of the 2005 Stolen Valor Act. It is not true of its replacement. Under the new law, if one, for ANY TANGIBLE BENEFIT, claims awards and decorations as his when they are not, he is committing a federal crime. Inducing people to, say, buy one’s book, attend one’s counseling session, or any one of a gazillion other activities, by holding oneself out as a decorated Veteran when the decorations are bogus is way one to reap a benefit from the fraud. And that is illegal. But we don’t need a court’s finding of GUILTY to call a lying liar a lying liar.
I wonder if the great reveal concerning Gregory C. Banks has to do with the fact that he lives in Connecticut yet is a member of a Masonic Lodge in Massachusetts. Obviously it’s meant to hide his poser life. But it makes me wonder if he isn’t involved in some fraud dealing with his fakery. The Lodge obviously thought Gregory C. Banks was a full time soldier. Perhaps he was getting some tangible benefit from the Lodge and community from his fraudulent status. Are any of us even close to guessing?
At MSGT Retired. Send email to Jonn he has my info. Jonn will give you my info. YES … We need your help.
CODY BANKS will be meetings us all very soon.
I’m just waiting for the Big Reveal or whatever from MCPO NYC.
“(b) Fraudulent Representations About Receipt of Military Decorations or Medals.— Whoever, with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, fraudulently holds oneself out to be a recipient of a decoration or medal described in subsection (c)(2) or (d) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than one year, or both.”
18 USC 784.
There is am enhanced penalty for claiming a MOH, DSC (and the other services’ equivalent), Silver Star, Purple Heart, or a combat badge, which includes the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Action Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, and Combat Action Medal.
Now, the law specifies money and it specifies property. It then specifies “other tangible benefit.” This is not redundant or superfluous language but is clearly meant to say, ‘Hey, we are not talking ONLY about money or real or personal property here.’ If it’s measurable, quantifiable, and, one imagines, anything other than feelings, and one obtains it from falsely claiming medals and decorations not his, then it’s his ass. So what if it starts out as pure protected horsehit w/o an intent to obtain money, property or other tangible benefit? That’s a good question and I would answer this way. Whatever the impetus for the false claims, if one is told, say, that he is to be honored with a luncheon to recognize his sacrifices (e.g., Purple Heart) or combat experience (CIB, Silver Star…etc.), then he has notice that he will be obtaining a tangible benefit for his lies and it’s his ass. More straightforwardly, if one attempts to advertise a book or some service (e.g., survival school, PTSD counseling) by pointing out his combat badge or some award or decoration, it’s his ass. This isn’t rocket science but it does take a prosecutor willing to do the job.
#270…I can confirm that he did all of those things and took many benefits within the Lodges. To what extent, I only know a few, but he did receive honors/recognition/free meals at multiple events over the years. Most recently a few weeks ago he was issues grand honors at a Grand Lodge event for his “new” BSM.
Then he was exposed here shortly after.
He has been removed from both Grand Lodges as of this past Thursday. He will face a process similar to America’s judicial due process per the bylaws to be officially expelled with haste. For now, he’s is suspended until that occurs with zero Masonic rights or privileges afforded to him.
He duped two Lodges for over 5 years (closer to 9 years – NINE FREAKIN’ YEARS!!!!) with this fraudulent activity, so it’s anyone’s guess as to what extent he’s taken it.
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There is always a financial benefit fraud associated with Stolen Valor, whether it be a free donut and coffee or beer to received business, gifts, grants or other financial gain normally meant to be afforded to real Valor qualifying vets.
The meals are typically $10 each. Nothing crazy, but definitely purchased on false grounds to thank him for his “service” at the time.
Like I said, only other thing that can be confirmed is the recognition/awards within the Lodges. Outside of that, it’s anyone’s guess what he did with this lie.
The new law sounds like a free beer would qualify as “tangible.” As would anything else received as a result of the false claim.
I’m waiting on the big reveal as well.
@274: That is great news that Gregory C. Banks was removed from both Grand Lodges! Though I am not a Mason, my father, both grandfathers, uncle and cousin are Scottish Rite; and my ggggrandfather and his brothers were founding members of Center Lodge No. 187, Union, Stewart County, Georgia in 1857; so we are from a long line of Masons. I’m certain my father (retired; 77th, 1st, 6th, 5th, and Training Group SF) would be very happy to hear this fraud was busted.
–ghp
YOU’RE BUSTED Gregory C. Banks, aka Gregory Charles Banks, aka Cody Banks
I’m not a Mason either, but my Grandfather and Great Grandfather were. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’ve always heard that Masons are a tight network, now that Gregory C. Banks has been outed as a phony and has conned fellow Masons, as well as his current suspension and upcoming expulsion, his future job and income prospects don’t look good at all, maybe he needs to practice asking “Would you like fries and a hot apple pie, too?”! His whole current predicament is one big self-inflicted wound, and I LOVE seeing posers get what’s coming to them!!
NEEEXT!…
Patience with stuff like this does provide one with a tangible reward.
But what about if someone pulls a bernath (you know what I mean) and claims honorary rank he did not receive, along with posting a forged photograph of himself on the internet? Does that count in this case?
Lemme see if I’ve got this right, “Pulling a Bernath” means a poser is too cheap and chintzy to even slap a uniform together, so they just do a half-assed photoshop job, pasting their head onto someone else’s pic, and doing an equally half-assed job touching up the rank insignia, then “Wickre-ing” all over the place?
Glad the Masons took out the Garbage. Another Phony from here James “Manse” Towery belonged to lodge 165 out of Roswell, Ga. He was a prominent member and an admin on their facebook page until “someone” messaged the members with a link to TAH. He’s not on their page anymore and I’m sure they took out the garbage also.
The thing I hear about Masons is that they take care of each other.If you are a fellow Mason they will bend over backwards to help you personally and professionally. I’m sure the opposite is true. If you screw them over they have tons of connections to get the word out that you aren’t to be hired or trusted.
My Grandfather (USMC vet of Tarawa) was a Mason of the Scottish Rite (I think he was a 32nd degree???). masons are a real tight knit community – they can make good things happen, and make things real difficult for liars Like Gregory Charles Banks.
Now MCPO, is there any other surprises in this case? My guess it’s in the category of a 500 megaton nuke (probably dealing with his ability to continue his practice)…
Like I said earlier, it sounds like he needs to practice asking “Would you like fries and a hot apple pie with that, too?”! That or practice his pitch for selling used cars!
I’m surprised nobody here has reminded our boy Elroy that impersonating a commissioned officer is a violation of federal law, completely separate from the SV Act.
IOW, have fun in prison, scooter.
@282 Proud, that’s as close to the mark as you can get. And if the NANP just takes out the trash, per OldDog’s description, that’s the complete circle.
NH … He has been warned not to dispose of the uniforms!
Yeah, disposing of evidence after an investigation has begun is kinda frowned upon. I believe “obstruction of justice” is the technical term for such behavior.
Just a hypothetical observation, as I have no information concerning status or existence of any ongoing investigation(s) concerning this matter.
Hondo – this tool has been given every opportunity to be truthful. Further, he has been given sound instructions on how to stop his cycle of lies, preserve all the unbiform items and to prepare send to me.
He has failed … So the NUCLEAR TRUTH OPTION is in play.
Do we need to head for the bomb shelter in the back yard, Master Chief?
Lucky for me, I’m far enough away from the blast zone so that I’d look over at my neighbor, ask, “You hear something?” and shrug.
C’mon, Ex-PH2. Cold War has been over for more than two decades. Haven’t you “learned to stop worrying and love the bomb” yet? (smile)
I can be in Farmington any time he wants to meet up and take charge of the items he may be in possession of.
@291. Not to worry. It is no doubt a tailor-made tactical nuke, affecting only the target. “Do not adjust your television sets…” Remain above ground.
Of course not, Hondo. I think sometimes maybe we need to recoup that Cold War mentality.
Still standing by here. The interludes are useful for working out sticking points in storylines.
Still waiting in extreme anticipation for the other shoe to drop!
Good question, how would I give you all information on a poser that is so sick, he brags about his exploits and trashes vets on youtube?
@297: Go to the top of the page to the “contact” bar and you will find the email.
@297 Go to the top of this page and “Contact” the administrator.
@299 Sorry I stepped on your post Old Trooper. but I think I also hit 300. 😀