Why does the narrator in the story “the pioneer hep-cat” tell the story of general henry t. corrigan?

The narrator of the story "The Pioneer Hep-Cat" tells the story of General Henry T. Corrigan he was reflecting that General Corrigan was not only an Army Officer but also a man who never forgot his roots. Despite his honor and rank, he was still the same kid the narrator knew from many years ago. "The man behind the rank" is shown during the story.

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