I read his autobiography, and one of the saddest parts (as a Brit) was that he had the chance to emigrate to the UK and join the British army, but he thought if

I read his autobiography, and one of the saddest parts (as a Brit) was that he had the chance to emigrate to the UK and join the British army, but he thought if he did that the highest he would realistically rise would Regimental Sergeant Major (basically not even an officer).