Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956)

S1E28 Badge of Honor

After enduring the horrors of the Civil War, Hoby Gilman returns home, weary of conflict and loss. To his dismay, he discovers that his once-peaceful hometown is now under the tyrannical rule of the ruthless Colonel Boyd Nelson, who revels in his authority. Hoby is confronted with the stark reality of his community's suffering and must navigate the challenges of standing up against the oppressive figure who has taken control.