And I had a ‘theft from a comrade’ too, albeit less dramatic. Moment of stupidity by a good lad, who lifted the wallet from the guy in the next room/bunk in a moment of stupidity. I think the stn cdr gave him 28 days in the ‘holiday camp’. Very humbled on return to Unit but essentially a good lad.
I gave him a minor bollocking once, to be responded with a cheery “Sorry, Boss, I will be a good ni**er.” All I could say, whilst giggling, was “Oh, sod off, S****”.