A rebellious Irish immigrant to America does not initially fit in when he joins the army, but an instructor sees his potential as a teacher and takes him on as an assistant. He spends the next five decades at a military academy, becoming an inspirational figure to generations of soldiers through both World Wars. Fact-based drama, starring Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara.

The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.