Deserters and Absconders Crew records show that between the period 27 May 1916 and 1 January 1920 while subject to Naval Discipline 148 crew members (both Officers and Ratings) were registered as having deserted. A further 16 were shown as…

Three soldiers, who had signed on RFA ships during World War One, were found to have deserted from their Army Regiments. (more…)

Court Martial During World War 1 discipline formally enforced against RFA Officers resulted in trials by Court Martial. Both RFA Officers and Rating charged with serious offences also faced the prospect of a Court Martial. Between 29 May 1916 and…