there also was a Clemency discharge brought about by Pres Ford 1974 (deserters)..pertinent part(bottom of post) deals with reserve civilian misconduct..also mentions separation and discharge for officers.. This is an interesting historical fact about Kerry's "Lead Debate Negotiator":
Oct. 03 1974 - Vernon E. Jordan named to Clemency Board by Pres. Ford
"Oct. 03 1974 - Vernon E. Jordan named to Clemency Board by Pres. Ford".
This is the kind of juicy tidbit that tends to get lost in the multitude of posts. Thanks!