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Description and Holding Information
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Burkett, Walter. Clemency review, 1919-1934
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Clemency review file containing personnel, procedural letters, recommendations, etc. of Walter Burkett: August 20, 1932, 20 p., typed and handwritten, Adjutant General's Office, August 20, 1934. ( The clemency review file of Walter Burkett, formerly a Private in the 24th Infantry who was convicted of disobeying orders, mutiny, murder, and assault with intent to commit murder in connection with the riots of the 24th Infantry in Houston, Texas, August 23, 1917. He was sentenced to be dishonorably discharged and confined in a penitentiary for life. A Private from Company M testified at the trial and a brief summary of his testimony is contained in a memorandum for the Judge Advocate General dated March 27, 1919. Clemency was not recommended by the acting Judge Advocate General in a memorandum dated July 18, 1919. Several handwritten letters from Private Burkett to the Judge Advocate General appear in the file. A memorandum to the Judge Advocate General dated August 14, 1934 recommends that the portion of his sentence not served be remitted.)
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Title:
Clemency review : file, 1919-1934.
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OCLC Number:
993605744
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Available Volumes
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Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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