| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1075
Appeal against conscription of: George Broadley
Age: 25
Address: 41 Russell Street, Scarcroft Road, York
Occupation: Tailor
Local Tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: George Broadley, himself
Summary of case: Broadley stated that he did not agree with war on the grounds of religion in that Christ is the Prince of Peace. He also went on to say that he is responsible for his wife, his mother, two sisters and two brothers all of whom are not working and are dependent on his mother. Local tribunal stated that the answers given to the 'Grounds for Conscientious Objection' were unsatisfactory as evidence to his objection.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |