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freedom_of_speech
03-08-2007, 04:57 AM
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U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Robert Jenkins

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Charles R. Jenkins walks with his Japaness wife in Japan in July, 2004. He deserted his post while serving as a US Army's sergeant and defected to North Korea through South Korea's DMZ in 1965.

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Jenkins saluted the Provost Marshal, Lietenant Colonel Paul Nigeara, when he arrived at Camp Zama. Nigeara returned the salute

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U.S. Army deserter Sgt. Charles R. Jenkins receives training on how to use a computer from Staff Sgt. Andrew Rogerson, the U.S. Army Garrison Japan training noncommissioned officer and his supervisor, at Camp Zama, south of Tokyo, Sept. 17, 2004. Courtesy AP

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US Army Sgt. Charles R. Jenkins receives his salary in advance at Camp Zama of US Army Garrison Japan, south of Tokyo, Sept. 11, 2004. Courtesy AFP

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Charles R. Jenkins pictured with his daughters
ShotOver
03-08-2007, 05:03 AM
So he's been re-enlisted? I don't get it.
Calanen
03-08-2007, 05:09 AM
No he returned to the USA voluntarily and was sentenced to 30 days confinement for desertion and aiding the enemy, and was released after 24 days for good behaviour. He was dishonorably discharged after this.
ShotOver
03-08-2007, 05:14 AM
Ah righto, cheers Calanen.
freedom_of_speech
03-08-2007, 05:16 AM
No he returned to the USA voluntarily and was sentenced to 30 days confinement for desertion and aiding the enemy, and was released after 24 days for good behaviour. He was dishonorably discharged after this.

Why was he still allowed to receive his salary and wear an Army uniform?
Orret
03-08-2007, 05:48 AM
Searching...
Four pages reading the history´s Sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins... here.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,880222-1,00.html

interesting
Hellfish
03-08-2007, 09:32 AM
Why was he still allowed to receive his salary and wear an Army uniform?

You still get paid by the Army, even if you're in prison (though usually at half or quarter pay I think). And he wore the uniform because he was still in the Army, and serving out his punishment while on duty.
somedude
03-08-2007, 09:51 AM
I thought he went back to the DPRK afterwards?
apm
03-08-2007, 10:15 AM
that must probably be the most odd story i read for a long while.
USMC-Congbuster
03-08-2007, 05:47 PM
anyone else notice that he is pictured in what looks to be USMC Service Alpha uniform in the first pic (looks like an ega on the barracks cover and the lapel of his blouse)
DevilDogHopeful
03-08-2007, 05:59 PM
Yeah it sure does. It looks like you can even see the anchor.