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Watling, Ernest
UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950
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Watling, Ernest
UK, British Army Court Martials Records, 1914-1950
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Full Name
Watling, Ernest
Incident Date
7 May 1910
Rank Name
Gunner
Date of Court Martial
8 Apr 1910
Nature of Charge
The accused was charged with an offence in the category of 'Insubordination, Disobedience etc.' These offences are outlined in section 9 to section 11 of the Army Act of 1881. The accused was charged with an offence against a Sergeant. The accused was charged with "Drunkenness". The details of this offence are outlined in Section 19 of the Army Offences Act of 1881.
Sentence
28 days detention and fined £1
Where Held
Cape Town
Primary Unit
Royal Garrison Artillery
Secondary Unit
97th Company
Archive Reference
WO86/57
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
unit
Royal Garrison Artillery
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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 Oct 2023
Description
A court martial deals with crimes committed by a person in one of the armed services.
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