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Craig, J

UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950

Full Name
Craig, J
Incident Date
30 Sep 1918
Rank Name
Sergeant
Charge Details
Guilty of absence
Date of Court Martial
10 Sep 1918
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
Loss of seniority 20/03/1918
Where Held
Saltburn
Primary Unit
East Lancashire Regiment
Secondary Unit
3rd Battalion
Archive Reference
WO86/84
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
regiment
Thumbnail ImageEast Lancashire Regiment
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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.