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Absent FROM leave
« on: Saturday 21 July 18 13:20 BST (UK) »
Can anyone tell me what Absent FROM leave meant on WW1 Conduct form? The punishment was 7 days Field Punishment 2.
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Re: Absent FROM leave
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 21 July 18 13:47 BST (UK) »
Very likely back late from leave.

He would have been given the start date and the date to return from leave.
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Re: Absent FROM leave
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 22 July 18 02:28 BST (UK) »
Many thanks, that makes sense.
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