Since Griff is starting as a Squad Leader (Sergeant), I'll rewrite a portion of his History to include time spent before promotion. Although promotions come quick during war time, they were at a snail's pace between 1919 an 1941. The rapidity of promotions in war time have something to do with the existence of frequently occurring vacancies in higher echelon positions.

EDIT: Damn it! I can't stand this forum. It is crap!