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Pratt, Joseph B

UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950

Full Name
Pratt, Joseph B
Incident Date
28 Apr 1910
Rank Name
Gunner
Date of Court Martial
1 Apr 1910
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'. The accused was charged with an offence in the category of "Loss of Public Property, Equipment, etc."
Sentence
56 days detention and stoppage of pay
Where Held
Malta
Primary Unit
Royal Garrison Artillery
Secondary Unit
3rd Company
Archive Reference
WO86/57
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
unit
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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.