Washington was appointed a Major of Provincial Militia in 1753 by Royal Governor Dinwiddie. He was the senior aide to British General Braddock. He was later commissioned a Colonel in the Virginia Regiment, a regular unit, not militia. Washington resigned his commission in 1758 and returned to civilian life.
“Lee on the other hand received a free education at West Point and 40 years of employment in the Army of the United States courtesy of the Federal Government”
Apparently you don’t know any Ring Knockers. The military obligation for a West Point Cadet is something like five years for their “free” education.
“Apparently you don’t know anything about ring knockers. The military obligation for a West Point Cadet is something like five years for free education”
Spent 30 years in our Navy, know about ring knockers. Charles Mason graduated first in his West Point class of 1829. He was the class leader. Lee was number two in that Class. Mason served two years then resigned his commission, never to serve again.
Care to enlighten us with more of your wisdom.