H 42084 Smith, Edward, Rifleman

Originally posted by Mark W. Tonner
Place: Field (UK)
Date of Offence: 24/3/44
Offence: AWL 2 days, 4 hours
Punishment Awarded: 10 days field punishment and forfeiture of 12 days pay total
Date punishment awarded: 31/3/44
By whom awarded: Lt-Col JM Meldram

Hi Folks,

I wonder if someone can explain to me what "10 days field punishment" means, and what the punishment probably consisted of?

Thank you in advance

Karmen.