USA: Military records of Colonel Corso released via FOIA
Military personnel records were obtained through the Freedom of Information Act by researcher Larry Bryant and subsequently analyzed by Project 1947 investigator Jan Aldrich. The documents revealed apparent conflicts between Corso's official Army service record and the qualifications he claimed in his book, particularly regarding his reserve officer status and artillery branch assignments.
Background
The DA Form 66, Officer Qualification Record, summarizes Corso's military career from February 23, 1942, to March 1, 1963, documenting his rank as Lieutenant Colonel and reserve officer status. Jan Aldrich's critique highlights that Corso served primarily in the Artillery branch, contrary to impressions of intelligence or foreign technology assessment roles. While some information was redacted under privacy protections, the available records show four overseas tours including European Theater service starting April 13, 1943. These official documents serve as crucial verification tools for evaluating whistleblower claims within historical research contexts.