THE CRAMPTON COURTMARTIAL
Wanganui, Fel). 21. The Crampton court-martial was continued this afternoon when, at the close of tho evidence tendered, addresses were delivered by counsel for the accused and the prosecutor. The ninth charge was then commenced, in which it is alleged Lieut. Crampton permitted unnecessary force to be used to compel Private Badger to drill. Giving evidence, Badger alleged he was kicked by Sorgt. Smith, aiso punched. Witness also alleged that accused used bad language and struck him under the wrist with a cane during drill. A rifle was strapped to witness' wrist. To Mr Loughman: Witness was a conscientious objector and he laid his rifle down because of his conscientious objections. He did not complain of any in juries. Accused gave evidence and denied that liadger was kicked or punched. The court-martial will be continued to-morrow.
ACCUSED ACQUITTED. Wanganni, Feb. 22. The court-martial concluded this morning, when the two remaining charges were heard. The court found Lieutenant Crampton not; guilty on each of the eleven charges, and honorably acquitted him of the same.
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Taranaki Daily News, 24 February 1919, Page 2
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