Airman Apprentice Antonio D. Miller, who ditched his unit back in 1978, tried to pass himself off as his brother. The problem: His brother died in 2010.
The mother of Pvt. Gregory Morales says she has “fought from Day One” with investigators from the Army and other agencies, who repeatedly told her that Morales was most likely AWOL.
Despite the reward for the missing soldier, Morales still appears to be listed as a deserter by the Army, with the date of desertion one month after he was last seen.
Some group comments question the official version of events, but most want to see the 22-year-old Marine continue his run or at least to avoid a tragic ending.