What do you do with the statements of his comrades in arms, who would have taken a bullet for him? Are you reading and understanding what they are saying?
btw, congrats - the mods had mercy and changed the title for you.
“What do you do with the statements of his comrades in arms, who would have taken a bullet for him? “
I give them credence. I would not dismiss them.
I think they are telling the truth, as they know it and see it.
Why did he walk off base? I don’t know. But he walked off. That’s pretty clear to all.