Charles Blatcher III, ——Secretary McHugh, on behalf of the President, directed the Center for Military History to conduct research pertaining to the review.
What they found was that:
“…while Colonel Young did display exemplary conduct and character and made significant contributions to the national defense, there is no evidence that he ever performed duties and responsibilities commensurate with a Brigadier General. Moreover, all evidence indicates that Colonel Young was promoted simultaneously with his peers from West Point.”
and
“It is worth noting, however, that Colonel Young’s official records were destroyed and that CMH has determined it would be impossible to recreate them. The Army is certainly willing to consider any additional, substantive documentation regarding Colonel Young’s career that may support a recommendation for honorary promotion. Therefore, I ask that you provide any additional documentation you may have – such as official military records, commendations, resumes, curriculum vitae, etc. – to allow a complete characterization of Colonel Young’s service.”
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