When were British deserters pardoned , 1920,s ?

[Susan Horton]

Another interesting form

Sue

[MelPack]

Sue

They are an impressive collection of forms that spell out the procedure with absolute clarity.

Many thanks for sharing them with us.

Regards

Mel

[Susan Horton]

Although I have posted the above forms, I still don't quite understand them. Is anyone able to interpret the legislation for me.

Sue

[Keith_history_buff]

On 30/08/2007 at 12:05, green_acorn said:

Desertion was and is an extremely serious offence, it wasn't simply being AWOL and in fact there are degrees of desertion the worst being "In the Face of the Enemy", which was and is regarded just down from Treason in its severity. I do not believe they were pardoned in the 1920's or 30's.[snip]

In the case of those who had been convicted of an offence (which may have included some lower categories of "desertion") and had served their punishment and lost their honours, awards or medal entitlements, but then went on to serve honourably; or were discharged as a result of their punishment and reenlisted and then served honourably; that would appear to be the logic of the amendment signed by Winston Churchill.

The change to Para 1010 of Kings Regulation is reflected by Army Council Instruction 75 of 1921 concerning "Restoration of Medals"

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