Matter of Tiernan v. Walsh

The petitioner, an honorably discharged veteran of World War I, is a uniformed member of the Fire Department of the City of New York. He was found guilty by the Fire Commissioner on five charges which were the subject of a hearing. The disciplinary action ordered on each of four of the charges (absence from duty without leave) consisted of a “ reprimand.” On the remaining charge (disobedience of orders) the petitioner was “ fined five days’ pay.” The determination of the Commissioner further directed “ The total period of absence without leave for five days and five hours (5-% days), to be…