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Corporal Whitcomb - Definition

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Corporal Whitcomb is a fictional character in Joseph Heller's book Catch-22. He lives with the Group Chaplain, Chaplain Tappman, away from the other members of the squadron. Although an atheist, he feels that he could be a better chaplain and that Tappman is constantly trying to prevent him from using his good ideas. In particular, Whitcomb is pushes and eventually gains the adoption of general forms to be sent to deceased men's families.

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