Fort Apache1948

Lt. Col. Thursday:
Sergeant Major, are you by chance related to Lt. O'Rourke?

RSM Michael O'Rourke:
Not by chance, sir, by blood. He is my son.

Lt. Col. Thursday:
Are you a former officer, Sergeant Major?

RSM Michael O'Rourke:
Yes, sir. During the war I was a major with the 69th New York; The Irish Brigade.

Lt. Col. Thursday:
Still; how did your son get into West Point?

RSM Michael O'Rourke:
It was by presidential appointment, sir.

Lt. Col. Thursday:
I was under the impression that presidential appointments were reserved for the sons of men who had won the Congressional Medal of Honor.

RSM Mchael O'Rourke:
That is my impression as well, sir. Anything else, sir?