Edward Galson
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Edward Galson aka The Colonel is a character at HBO drama Oz
played by John Doman
.
and assault
. Sentence of 15 years, up for parole in seven.
Edward is an egocentric and highly decorated, successful Marine Colonel
. During the flashback scene on his service uniform and peaked cap, you can see many ribbons and marksmanship competition badges on his breast pocket. One of the medals that are clearly visible is his Fleet Marine Force insignia. Edward Galson is arrested after, while drunk, raping a female Officer in a hotel room. It is unknown if Edward was tried in military court for his crime or in the civilian justice system. He was married with a daughter named Patricia, but when he arrives at Oz he is divorced. It is unknown if his egocentric behaviour or his rape conviction start the divorce.
's cellmate. In the first day, Galson discovers that Beecher is bisexual and starts mocking him. Beecher talks about the military egocentrism
and the two start fighting. At an alcoholics anonymous reunion, Galson states he prefers to be called "Colonel." He is later moved to Burr Redding
's cell. Burr Redding and Edward become close friends when they discover that both served in the Vietnam
together. In the library, Galson listens to Tug Daniels
talking to Supreme Allah
about killing Redding and taking over the Homeboys
. Galson tells Redding, who in hearing about the murder plot, kills Daniels. Then, Galson receives his daughter Patricia's visit. She is going to marry and wants her stepfather and not Edward to take her to the altar. Galson is noticeably saddened by the news. He witnesses the death of Supreme Allah
that shows Galson how "precarious life is" in the prison and disturbs him, although he visually does not show it. He also talks of his time during the Vietnam War
watching out for landmines and hearing of fellow soldiers, "friends" turning on each other and how he is not used to the prison environment, seeing himself as an outsider. He also demonstrates a highly intelligent vocabulary when interacting with the other inmates.
He is later assigned to fix an elevator with Latino inmate Enrique Morales
and the two are left alone by the corrections officer supervising them. Knowing that Redding wants Morales dead, Galson tries to hit him using a hammer
and send the elevator down on top of him. Morales is faster and throws Galson down the elevator shaft. Then, Morales presses the button and the elevator crushes Galson, killing him.
Oz (TV series)
Oz is an American television drama series created by Tom Fontana, who also wrote or co-wrote all of the series' 56 episodes . It was the first one-hour dramatic television series to be produced by premium cable network HBO. Oz premiered on July 12, 1997 and ran for six seasons...
played by John Doman
John Doman
John Doman is an American actor best known for playing Deputy Police Commissioner William Rawls on HBO series The Wire from 2002 to 2008 and Colonel Edward Galson on Oz in 2001....
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Character Overview
Prisoner 01G359, Edward Galson. Convicted February 16, 2001 for rapeRape
Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or with a person who is incapable of valid consent. The...
and assault
Assault
In law, assault is a crime causing a victim to fear violence. The term is often confused with battery, which involves physical contact. The specific meaning of assault varies between countries, but can refer to an act that causes another to apprehend immediate and personal violence, or in the more...
. Sentence of 15 years, up for parole in seven.
Edward is an egocentric and highly decorated, successful Marine Colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
. During the flashback scene on his service uniform and peaked cap, you can see many ribbons and marksmanship competition badges on his breast pocket. One of the medals that are clearly visible is his Fleet Marine Force insignia. Edward Galson is arrested after, while drunk, raping a female Officer in a hotel room. It is unknown if Edward was tried in military court for his crime or in the civilian justice system. He was married with a daughter named Patricia, but when he arrives at Oz he is divorced. It is unknown if his egocentric behaviour or his rape conviction start the divorce.
Season 4
Edward Galson is sent to Emerald City and becomes Tobias BeecherTobias Beecher
Tobias Beecher is a main character on the television show Oz, played by Lee Tergesen. He is one of only eight regular characters to survive the entire run of the show...
's cellmate. In the first day, Galson discovers that Beecher is bisexual and starts mocking him. Beecher talks about the military egocentrism
Egocentrism
Egocentrism is a personality trait which has the characteristic of regarding oneself and one's own opinions or interests as most important or valid...
and the two start fighting. At an alcoholics anonymous reunion, Galson states he prefers to be called "Colonel." He is later moved to Burr Redding
Burr Redding
Burr Redding is one of Oz's oldest inmates.-Character overview:Prisoner #01R289. Convicted January 11, 2001 - Murder in the first degree, seven counts of attempted murder...
's cell. Burr Redding and Edward become close friends when they discover that both served in the Vietnam
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
together. In the library, Galson listens to Tug Daniels
Tug Daniels
Carlton "Tug" Daniels, played by Method Man of the Wu-Tang Clan, is a character in the HBO prison drama Oz.-Character overview:Prisoner #01D251. Convicted February 20, 2001 - Attempted first degree murder. Sentence: 28 years, eligible for parole in 14....
talking to Supreme Allah
Supreme Allah
Supreme Allah is a fictional character of the HBO drama Oz. He is portrayed by Lord Jamar of hip hop group Brand Nubian.-Character overview:Prisoner #00K251. Convicted March 22, 2000 - Second degree murder...
about killing Redding and taking over the Homeboys
Homeboys of Oz
The Homeboys are a gang of black prisoners in Oz involved in the prison drug trade. As 78% of Oz's prisoners are black , their membership is larger than any other prison gang in Oz.-Overview:...
. Galson tells Redding, who in hearing about the murder plot, kills Daniels. Then, Galson receives his daughter Patricia's visit. She is going to marry and wants her stepfather and not Edward to take her to the altar. Galson is noticeably saddened by the news. He witnesses the death of Supreme Allah
Supreme Allah
Supreme Allah is a fictional character of the HBO drama Oz. He is portrayed by Lord Jamar of hip hop group Brand Nubian.-Character overview:Prisoner #00K251. Convicted March 22, 2000 - Second degree murder...
that shows Galson how "precarious life is" in the prison and disturbs him, although he visually does not show it. He also talks of his time during the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
watching out for landmines and hearing of fellow soldiers, "friends" turning on each other and how he is not used to the prison environment, seeing himself as an outsider. He also demonstrates a highly intelligent vocabulary when interacting with the other inmates.
He is later assigned to fix an elevator with Latino inmate Enrique Morales
Enrique Morales
Enrique Morales is a fictional character played by NYPD officer turned actor David Zayas on the HBO drama Oz.-Character overview:Prisoner #00M871. Convicted April 6, 2000 - Murder in the second degree. Sentence: 25 years, up for parole in 15....
and the two are left alone by the corrections officer supervising them. Knowing that Redding wants Morales dead, Galson tries to hit him using a hammer
Hammer
A hammer is a tool meant to deliver an impact to an object. The most common uses are for driving nails, fitting parts, forging metal and breaking up objects. Hammers are often designed for a specific purpose, and vary widely in their shape and structure. The usual features are a handle and a head,...
and send the elevator down on top of him. Morales is faster and throws Galson down the elevator shaft. Then, Morales presses the button and the elevator crushes Galson, killing him.