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May 7, 1956
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The U.S. Navy ordered a court-martial for S/Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon on May 14 for the manslaughter of six Marine recruits who drowned during a disciplinary march at Parris Island, S.C., on April 8 while he was under the influence of vodka.
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Court Martial Ordered To Try Sergeant for Death of Six on March
WASHINGTON, (AP)—The Navy Saturday ordered a court-martial to convene May 14 or soon thereafter to try S/Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon for the disciplinary march drownings of six marine recruits at Parris Island, S.C.
A marine spokesman at Parris Island confirmed this after it was reported by the Washington Evening Star.
Charges against McKeon include manslaughter, which carries a maximum penalty on conviction of 10 years in prison.
The marines, in a report to Congress, charged that McKeon, a drill instructor at the South Carolina base, led the recruits to their death April 8 while under the influence of vodka.
WASHINGTON, (AP)—The Navy Saturday ordered a court-martial to convene May 14 or soon thereafter to try S/Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon for the disciplinary march drownings of six marine recruits at Parris Island, S.C.
A marine spokesman at Parris Island confirmed this after it was reported by the Washington Evening Star.
Charges against McKeon include manslaughter, which carries a maximum penalty on conviction of 10 years in prison.
The marines, in a report to Congress, charged that McKeon, a drill instructor at the South Carolina base, led the recruits to their death April 8 while under the influence of vodka.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Court Martial
Manslaughter
Marine Recruits
Drownings
Disciplinary March
Parris Island
What entities or persons were involved?
S/Sgt. Matthew C. Mckeon
Six Marine Recruits
Where did it happen?
Parris Island, S.C.
Story Details
Key Persons
S/Sgt. Matthew C. Mckeon
Six Marine Recruits
Location
Parris Island, S.C.
Event Date
April 8
Story Details
Drill instructor S/Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon led six Marine recruits on a disciplinary march at Parris Island, S.C., on April 8 while under the influence of vodka, resulting in their drownings; he faces court-martial on charges including manslaughter.