United States v. Klunk

Opinion of the Court-

Paul W. BRosman, Judge:

A general court-martial convened at Quantico, Virginia, convicted the accused, Klunk, of desertion of the permanent absence type, the offense defined by the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 85(a) (1), 50 USC § 679(a)(1). Following approval by the convening authority, the case was considered by a board of review in the office of The Judge Advocate General, United States Navy. All members of the board concurred in holding that there was insufficient evidence of an intention to remain away permanently, and hence that the conviction could only…