Skardon in line for military promotion

A survivor of the Bataan Death March in the Second World War, Ret. Col. Ben Skardon, awaits an additional star to his lapel.  Jeff Duncan, the 3rd District representative, has asked the Secretary of the Army to approve an honorary promotion to Brigadier General for Col. Skardon, now 104 years old.  Duncan called attention to Skardon’s military career, exemplary conduct, and significant contributions to national defense.  The promotion is pending a statutory 60-day waiting period within the Armed Services committees of the congress.