Dole and Dawson Former Sen. Bob Dole, left, with his childhood friend, Bub Dawson, in 1944. Dole received an honorary promotion at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 16, 2019. Dole, who was medically discharged as a captain after being severely wounded in WWII, was promoted to colonel. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.19 MB) Credit: Courtesy photo VIRIN: 190517-D-D0439-0238C.JPG Photo Gallery