Arthur Gordon Whitlam: A soldier''s name cleared after 28 years
Introduction
This report is about Arthur Gordon Whitlam. He was a soldier in World War I. In 1916, a court said he was guilty of stealing. But he was not guilty. After 28 years, the court changed its decision.
Main Body
Arthur Gordon Whitlam was a lieutenant. He served in Egypt. In 1916, a court said he stole things from other soldiers. He sent the things to his father in Australia. The court found him guilty on four charges. The army sent him away with shame. He lost his job as an accountant. He tried to show he was not guilty. He asked the army many times. In 1926, he found a man. The man lied in court. The man said he was wrong. But the army did not change the decision. In 1944, important men looked at the case. They said he was not guilty. The Governor-General stopped the court''s decision. He gave back Arthur''s rank and medals. Arthur did not ask for money. He only wanted his good name back.
Conclusion
Arthur Gordon Whitlam''s name was cleared. He died in 1971. One year later, his nephew became Prime Minister of Australia.