Ref. witnesses for VCs, remember that
Alan Jerrard's action was witnessed and suitably attested by his squadronmates while he languished in captivity--and they got it wrong. I know, I know...that doesn't mean that any of the unknown, presumptive witnesses to BB's event were wrong either, but neither does it mean they'd have been right. If they did see anything.
Marion Carl was absolutely right: the Highest Gong should be deferred til after The War so these things can be thrashed out.
...aaaaaand that's 1,001!
Egad, it's been a long time coming. I see that besides Dan-San there's about 4 others ahead of me. Guess that's what comes of getting married and being in love and stuff.