§ Mr. HIGHAMasked the Secretary of State for War what was the date in July when a soldier committed suicide at Wang-ford Camp; did he leave any statement and, if so, to what effect; how many witnesses gave evidence at the inquest, and to what effect; what were their ranks, respectively; and what was the verdict?
§ Mr. FORSTERA soldier committed suicide at Wangford Camp on the 16th 2301W July. He left no statement. A Court of Inquiry was held by order of the commanding officer, at which seven witnesses gave evidence, including the medical officer summoned to attend the soldier, and his company officer. It transpired that he never gave any trouble or made any complaints to his superiors, and as a result of the inquiry the commanding officer was of opinion that he committed suicide while in a state of mental depression. The verdict returned by the coroner's jury was that the cause of death was "suicide by cutting his throat whilst temporarily of unsound mind."