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Which of Joseph Heller's "Catch 22" characters was passed up for promotion because of his name?

Question #149385. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated May 31 2023.
Originally posted May 31 2023 6:56 PM.

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Major Major Major Major is a character in "Catch-22" written by Joseph Heller.

His full name, courtesy of his father, is "Major Major Major." After joining the US Army in WW2, he ended up with his promotion to the officer rank of Major.

link https://wiki2.org/en/Major_Major_Major_Major+Newton

May 31 2023, 7:01 PM
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