United States v. Berry

Opinion of the Court

Paul W. BROsman, Judge:

The accused, Berry, was convicted by general court-martial held in Yoju, Korea, of involuntary manslaughter, in violation of Article of War 93, 1Ó USC § 1565; assault with a dangerous weapon and careless discharge of a firearm, both in violation of Article of War 96, 10 USC § 1568. The trial having been held on May 4, 1951, its procedure was governed by the Articles of War and the Manual for Courts-Martial, U. S. Army, 1949. Petitioner was sentenced to be dishonorably discharged, to forfeit all pay and allowances, and to be confined at hard labor for…