Episode 2 of 2
Court of Inquiry
- When
- 19 January 1827
- Where
- United States Military Academy, West Point, New York
- Part of
- Eggnog Riot at West Point
A court of inquiry was assembled in January 1827 to investigate the riot, with some cadets facing simultaneous exams and inquiry.
Order 49, signed by Chief of Engineers Macomb, ordered the assembly of a court of inquiry. The final report was presented to Superintendent Thayer on 19 January 1827, following an opinion that cadets were subject to military law.
Sources
- Eggnog riot Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
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