| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:1049
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Noel Webb
Age:24
Address: 4 St Martins Lane, York
Occupation: Lithographic artist
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act f
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Alfred Noel Webb
Summary of case: Webb states that at a previous hearing of the York City tribunal he has been granted an absolute exemption but this has been changed to an exemption from combative service after the intervention of the military representative. He objects to this as it means that he would be complicit in the taking of human life
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Allowed referred to Pelham Committee |