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In modern times a Soldier is seldom punished for desertion, they generally receive a OTH (Other than honorable) discharge. "Did you know that desertion can result in the death penalty? It's true. Under Article 85 the maximum punishment for desertion during "time of war" is death.
However, since the Civil War, only one American service member has ever been executed for desertion.
However, since the Civil War, only one American service member has ever been executed for desertion.
What Happens to Most AWOL Soldiers?
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Desertion
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The men in the article where very specific cases mostly of PTSD. If they truly are suffering from this than I believe they would be discharged. As for the ones who just did not like military life after enlistment to bad. Suck it up. Lastly, as for Bergdahl...Men died trying to find him. His unit said he was fine and in fact he was not even scheduled to go home and he sent his stuff home before he went AWOL. Life in prison or the death sentence would be correct in that case.
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A1C (Join to see) I don't know what they will end up doing with Bergdahl, but I think anything short of life in prison is wrong and will leave many in the service very unhappy with the outcome.
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CPT (Join to see) TSgt Hunter Logan CPT Walt Tollefson SGT Brian Carr does a certain PFC come to mind!
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