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Jackson, R A
UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950
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Jackson, R A
UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950
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Full Name
Jackson, R A
Incident Date
17 Sep 1917
Information
Honourable acquittal.
Rank Name
Private
Duty Location
Larkhill
Date of Court Martial
4 Sep 1917
Nature of Charge
The accused was charged under Section 20.2 of the 1881 Army Act. This Offence is committed by anyone who "Wilfully or without reasonable excuse, allows to escape any person who is committed to his charge or whom it is his duty to keep or guard".
Sentence
The accused was found not guilty.
Primary Unit
Australian Imperial Force
Secondary Unit
17th Battalion
Archive Reference
WO86/77
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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Publication Title
UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950
Content Source
The National Archives of the UK
Last Updated
27/10/2023
Description
A court martial deals with crimes committed by a person in one of the armed services.
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