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Per Ardua Ad Astra
I missed the last train back to my unit on a Sunday night after a weekend pass, I had to wait for the first train on Monday morning which would get me back at about 10am.
I arrived back on unit, changed from civi's into my uniform and tried to sneak into my section without anyone seeing me. I was spotted and charged with being absent from duty.
I was marched in front of the CO where the charge was read out, I was asked if I had anything to say. I replied "Sir, I was about to board the last train at Waterloo Station when the National Anthem was played. As per Queens Regulations I stood to attention, during which time the train pulled out of the station leaving me behind on the platform. I caught the first available train."
The CO looked at me for a full minute, obviously not believing a word. He then said, "Thats the first time I've heard that load of b******t. Charge dismissed."
I arrived back on unit, changed from civi's into my uniform and tried to sneak into my section without anyone seeing me. I was spotted and charged with being absent from duty.
I was marched in front of the CO where the charge was read out, I was asked if I had anything to say. I replied "Sir, I was about to board the last train at Waterloo Station when the National Anthem was played. As per Queens Regulations I stood to attention, during which time the train pulled out of the station leaving me behind on the platform. I caught the first available train."
The CO looked at me for a full minute, obviously not believing a word. He then said, "Thats the first time I've heard that load of b******t. Charge dismissed."