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Jackie Robinson Court Martialed

This general court-martial order number 130, Headquarters XXIII Corps is from the official military personnel file of Jack “Jackie” R. Robinson. The order addresses his disrespect to an officer and disobeying the command of an officer.

General Court Martial Orders Number 130, Headquarters XXII Corps, 08/23/1944

Robinson* was ultimately acquitted of all charges.

*Edited 8/23/2012 to change the name Johnson to the correct, Robinson.

Source: research.archives.gov

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