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Morling, R

UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950

Full Name
Morling, R
Incident Date
23 Apr 1915
Rank Name
Private
Date of Court Martial
16 Apr 1915
Nature of Charge
The accused was charged with two offences under Section 22 of the 1881 Army Act. This Offence is committed by anyone who, "Being in arrest or confinement, or in prison or otherwise in lawful custody, escapes, or attempts to escape". The accused was charged under Section 10.4 of the 1881 Army Act. This offence is committed when "a soldier breaks out of barracks, camp or quarters".
Sentence
84 days detention
Where Held
Rollestone Camp
Primary Unit
Duke Of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Secondary Unit
7th (Service) Battalion
Archive Reference
WO86/64
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
unit
Thumbnail ImageDuke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
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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
27/10/2023
Description
A court martial deals with crimes committed by a person in one of the armed services.