inappropriate conduct, severely reprimanded officer

[RegHannay]

I have been doing some research into King Edwards Horse, (A. squadron) for information on two particular men (of which I can find very little). I came across a Captain who was arrested for inappropriate conduct. An application for G.M.C was made.  G.O.C 1st army directed the G.O.C 12th division to deal with the matter. On the 19th November 1915 the officer was severely reprimanded. Sadly the officer concerned died of wounds a few weeks later 19/01/16.

My question is what could be construed as  "inappropriate conduct" ? 

Thanks in advance

Dave D

[FROGSMILE]

2 hours ago, RegHannay said:

I have been doing some research into King Edwards Horse, (A. squadron) for information on two particular men (of which I can find very little). I came across a Captain who was arrested for inappropriate conduct. An application for G.M.C was made.  G.O.C 1st army directed the G.O.C 12th division to deal with the matter. On the 19th November 1915 the officer was severely reprimanded. Sadly the officer concerned died of wounds a few weeks later 19/01/16.

My question is what could be construed as  "inappropriate conduct" ? 

Thanks in advance

Dave D

One of its uses was as a euphemism for homosexual activity.  There is mention of this in biographies concerning Vera Brittain in respect of her brother, who was KIA (apparently possibly through a suicidal behaviour), before the charge could be brought to trial.

Edited 13 March , 2020 by FROGSMILE

[helpjpl]

 

1.  'A'  Squadron King Edward's Horse WD for 10 November 1915 states that Captain AC Shaw was put under arrest for insubordinate conduct.  

This courtesy of ancestry:

 

 

2. He died 09 January 1916:

https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/61334/shaw,-charles-athelstan/

 

JP

[RegHannay]

Thank you Frogsmile and JP, It definitely looks like insubordinate conduct and not  inappropriate conduct. A mistake on King Edwards Horse Webpage. I will need to access the war diary of A .Sqdn to see if there is anything on William Hannay Fothergill.

Thanks again

Dave D

[helpjpl]

 

1.  'A'  Squadron King Edward's Horse WD for 08 and 09 January 1916 (courtesy of ancestry):

 

 

 

2.  Edit.  I take it you've seen the pamphlet written by his brother:

 

JP

Edited 13 March , 2020 by helpjpl

[RegHannay]

43 minutes ago, helpjpl said:

 

1.  'A'  Squadron King Edward's Horse WD for 08 and 09 January 1916 (courtesy of ancestry):

 

 

 

2.  Edit.  I take it you've seen the pamphlet written by his brother:

 

JP

Thanks JP. I only come  across Capt Shaw while looking for my grandfathers brother William Fothergill, pte/trooper  951 A. sqdn KEH.  He caught my interest. Appreciate your help.

Dave D