He got lucky. Once you go AWOL over 30 days you are in violation of article 85, desertion. Not exactly something to take lightly. During times of war, it's punishable by death. I'm surprised your cousin didn't get a dishonorable discharge, loss of pay and allowances, and some good old hard labor.
Last edited by gekko : 02-13-2003 at 10:22 PM.
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