Word: martially
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...biggest court martial in U. S. military history," exclaimed the effusive spokesmen of quantity and magnitude last week with reference to the trial of Colonel William Mitchell about to begin. There was much in what they said. The court martial of Benedict Arnold in 1779-80, which resulted in a mild reprimand from General Washington, was not so sensational as the treason which followed it. The trial of Aaron Burr for treason was perhaps of equal national interest, but it was not a military trial but a trial before the U. S. Circuit Court at Richmond. The nearest parallel...
...Schley "trial" was not a court martial, but only a Court of Inquiry, and it was called at Schley's request, but in other respects it resembled the Mitchell trial: it drew a number of prominent officers as participants (Schley, Sampson and Admiral Dewey, President of the Court) and the personality of Schley was not dissimilar to that of Colonel Mitchell. Schley was in command of the Flying Squadron from March to June 1898. Then Sampson was placed over him. But at the battle of Santiago when Cervera's fleet was sunk, Sampson was absent and Schley...
...prejudice of good order and military discipline, all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the military service and all crimes or offenses not capital, of which persons subject to military law may be guilty, shall be taken cognizance of by a general or special or summary court martial, according to the nature and degree of the offense, and punished at the discretion of the court...
...Court and to the War Department: "I am advised by my counsel that it would be inconsistent with my legal rights and might jeopardize my case should I be required to testify before the Naval Court on matters likely to be the subject of inquiry in a possible court martial proceeding...
Mitchell. Representative Frank R. Reid of Illinois telegraphed the convention: Col. Mitchell has retained me to act as his counsel. The national questions involved in his court martial make it imperative that the American Legion participate in the defense. The Legion can supply many witnesses and much material evidence in his behalf and for the national welfare. Will you select some of your best lawyers to assist in case of trial and appoint a committee empowered to act? Wire me names of lawyers and committee selected so I can arrange for a conference...