1

Unfortunately, I no longer recall the assistant attache’s name, but if I could find it, I would ask the Air Force to commend him and his sergeant for conduct above and beyond the call of duty. We were all so busy in those days that I failed to write up the incident as I should have done, an omission that I deeply regret.

2

Belgium’s legal role in Burundi was that of a trustee. It was supposed to oversee the development of Burundi, but, in reality, Belgium ruled Burundi as it would a colony. Burundi and Rwanda had been German colonies prior to World War I.

3

At that time, grades ran from GS-1 to GS-18, but to the best of my knowledge, there were few, if any, persons in a grade less than a five. Much depended on one’s education, experience, and the needs of the service. A GS—15 is roughly the equivalent of an army colonel or a navy captain. I was surprised to be promoted so soon, as it normally required three years as a GS-14 before one could be considered for promotion to GS-15.