GorillaGal, at the time I made my comments, I was unaware of Lt Col T. Mooney's condition.
I was taken by surprise (as were we all) when I learned of his fate.
I think we have now reached an understanding on those points.
As to the 'Truth' of the matter, bearing in mind the nature of Lt Col T. Mooney's position and your hopes, there is an old saying which covers the situation nicely.
"If you live in hope, you will die in despair", we will never be sure, that is the only certainty among all of this.