“Not only was Thompson never punished for disobeying orders, but he was later awarded the Soldier’s Medal for his courageous actions.
If the orders given that day had been lawful he could have faced court martial or even charges of treason under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The My Lai Massacre was not the first or the last time a military force would be misused or corrupted. This type of power abuse is what the UCMJ and Oath of Office were designed to prevent and also what allowed Thompson to do the right thing without punishment.”
We do not give up our constitutional rights when we take our Oaths. We advocate for those who fight for us. We fight to defend the Constitution and those who protect it. 🇺🇸 🙏...
