United States v. Creamer

Opinion of the Court

Paul W. BROSMAN, Judge:

This ease is before us on petition for review granted on November 20, 1951, pursuant to the provisions of Article 67 (b) (3) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 50 U.S.C. § 654. The petitioner was charged with desertion in violation of Article of War 58, 10 U.S.C. § 1530. The specification alleged that he deserted at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on or about January 17, 1947, and remained in desertion until termination thereof by apprehension at Baltimore, Maryland, on or about February 10, 1951. Upon trial by general court-martial, held at…