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Chaplin, Henry

UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950

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Full Name
Chaplin, Henry
Incident Date
23 Apr 1915
Rank Name
Private
Date of Court Martial
25 Mar 1915
Nature of Charge
The accused was charged with the crime of Desertion. This offence is defined as leaving military service without the intention of returning. The Army Act 1881 explains that desertion, 'implies an intention on the part of the soldier either not to return to His Majesty’s service at all or to escape some important service'.
Sentence
28 days detention
Where Held
Plymouth
Primary Unit
South Staffordshire Regiment
Secondary Unit
3rd Battalion
Archive Reference
WO86/64
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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Publication info

Publication Title
UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950
Content Source
The National Archives of the UK iconThe National Archives of the UK
Last Updated
27 Oct 2023
Description
A court martial deals with crimes committed by a person in one of the armed services.