United States v. Rose

Opinion of the Court

Homer Ferguson, Judge:

In October 1955, the accused, Chief Machinist’s Mate Patrick W. Rose, was detailed as Petty Officer in Charge of the Forces Afloat Automobile Hobby Shop located on Navy Field in the City of San Diego, California. The Hobby Shop was patronized by service personnel desiring to do automobile repair work. Such personnel were furnished with space, tools and the advice and assistance of Navy personnel assigned to this duty. When the required work was beyond the capacity of the individual patron, arrangements were made with commercial garages to perform the…