Mr. Ely. In acting as crew chief, do you think he demonstrated leadership qualities?
Mr. Donovan. I don't think he was a leader.
Mr. Ely. However, is it fair to say that any reservations you have about his ability as a leader were not sufficient to make you decide never to use him as a crew chief again?
Mr. Donovan. I would not hesitate to use him as a crew chief.
Mr. Ely. When the other men in the unit found out that Oswald was in the process of getting a hardship discharge, did they make any offers to help, other than the ones you have mentioned concerning transportation?
Mr. Donovan. I recall that I offered to help him any way I could, including financially. And you can talk to Sergeant Brown, but I believe that Sergeant Brown helped him, or offered to help him.
Mr. Ely. Did he accept these offers?
Mr. Donovan. He did not from me, and to the best of my knowledge he did not from anyone.
Mr. Ely. Did he give a reason for refusing them?
Mr. Donovan. He didn't need the help.