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Offline Lilster

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A compulsive AWOL relative
« on: Monday 11 September 06 00:58 BST (UK) »
Hi all,
Please excuse any ignorance, but I have a relo who frequently went AWOL and received various punishments, one of which was 10 days C.B.  Can someone please tell me what the CB means?  Thanks,

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Offline Bill749

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Re: A compulsive AWOL relative
« Reply #1 on: Monday 11 September 06 01:03 BST (UK) »
Confined to Barracks?

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Re: A compulsive AWOL relative
« Reply #2 on: Monday 11 September 06 01:06 BST (UK) »
That would be my thought as well Bill.

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Re: A compulsive AWOL relative
« Reply #3 on: Monday 11 September 06 01:19 BST (UK) »
Thank you - that makes perfect sense!

Regards,
Lilster
Orange NSW, WHITE Thomas & Eliza Pointer
Orange NSW SPRATT Family- Edwin and Ellen
Shropshire/ Stafforshire, ELLKS/ ELKS/ ELKES
Trevithick / Candy / Geddes / Rixon / Austen
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