Meanings of absence without leave in English

We reached Corpus Christi just in time to avoid " absence without leave."

When I returned to Washington, I found an official document, a recommendation from the Quarter-Master General, of my dismissal for absence without leave.

Gradually they came to understand the wickedness of desertion, or absence without leave, but this comprehension of their obligations was not easily acquired.

Absence without leave was his chief delight.

"No absence without leave" should be mentally posted in the consciousness and the conscience of every one.

"Let a formal report of his absence without leave, be made to me immediately after the parade has been dismissed."

"For drunkenness, being late at roll-call, absence without leave, and selling government property, mostly exchanging rations for groceries, such as sugar and tea."