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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian19 Aug 2018 5:41 p.m. PST

Good things come to those who wait. And wait. And wait.
In the case of Cpl. Edgar Harrell, a promotion to sergeant in 1945 was finally made official – 73 years later…

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Texas Jack20 Aug 2018 2:24 a.m. PST

Hope he gets back pay!

79thPA Supporting Member of TMP20 Aug 2018 9:48 a.m. PST

Glad he's still alive to get it.

Lion in the Stars21 Aug 2018 4:20 p.m. PST

That could be quite the sum of back pay! Even if it's just the year or so he spent healing after the Indy went down, a year's back pay at today's rates would be a good $30 USDk.

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