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The Fifth General Order
The Marine Who Refused To
A Scandal That Shook The Pentagon.
This gripping account follows the journey of a young marine unjustly tried and convicted by General Court Martial only to later awarded full honorable discharge for combat distinction and medical retirement for wounds sustained in combat. After enduring two years in Marine Prison, including ten months isolated inc complete solitary confinement with little fresh air or sunlight, he fought back against the cover-up reaching The Pentagon and the controversial Bush Administration during the height of The Iraq War.
With the support of his extraordinary Marine Platoon Commander, a brave and courageous Naval Officer coming forward steadfastly as whistleblowers of the gross injustice, and his family, a Marine Lance Corporal exposed a scandal that compromised The Department of The Navy and United States Marine Corps. Internal Department of Defense documents reveal a campaign of dishonor , under the guise of national security, how far those in power went to protect their interests, in light of the facts, at the expense of loyalty, honor and tradition. This Marine was almost never told his story if not for miracle after miracle.
A Scandal That Shook The Pentagon.
This gripping account follows the journey of a young marine unjustly tried and convicted by General Court Martial only to later awarded full honorable discharge for combat distinction and medical retirement for wounds sustained in combat. After enduring two years in Marine Prison, including ten months isolated inc complete solitary confinement with little fresh air or sunlight, he fought back against the cover-up reaching The Pentagon and the controversial Bush Administration during the height of The Iraq War.
With the support of his extraordinary Marine Platoon Commander, a brave and courageous Naval Officer coming forward steadfastly as whistleblowers of the gross injustice, and his family, a Marine Lance Corporal exposed a scandal that compromised The Department of The Navy and United States Marine Corps. Internal Department of Defense documents reveal a campaign of dishonor , under the guise of national security, how far those in power went to protect their interests, in light of the facts, at the expense of loyalty, honor and tradition. This Marine was almost never told his story if not for miracle after miracle.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2024
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March 15, 2026
“The Fifth General Order” follows a young Marine in the Sunni Triangle during the height of the Iraq War, where sleepless nights, rooftop security, and constant ambushes defined daily life. After a chaotic engagement, Jonathan Phillips finds himself at the center of a controversial investigation that shifts his fight from the battlefield to the courtroom and eventually to nearly two years in military prison. Anchored by the Marine Corps principle, “I will not quit my post until properly relieved,” the book is a raw look at loyalty, leadership, and one Marine’s struggle to defend his honor when the war followed him home.
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