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Smith, John

UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950

Full Name
Smith, John
Incident Date
23 Apr 1915
Rank Name
Private
Charge Details
Honourably Acquitted
Date of Court Martial
20 Apr 1915
Nature of Charge
The accused was charged under Section 40 of the 1881 Army Act. This offence is committed by anyone who "Is guilty of any act, conduct, disorder, or neglect to the prejudice of good order and Military Discipline".
Sentence
Not Guilty
Where Held
Edinburgh
Primary Unit
Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)
Secondary Unit
1/7th Battalion
Tertiary Unit
Territorial Force
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
27/10/2023
Description
A court martial deals with crimes committed by a person in one of the armed services.