| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1513
Appeal against conscription of: John Frank Featherstone
Age: 19
Address: Tender Hill, Low Farndale
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, f) conscientious objection
Appellant: John Frank Featherstone
Summary of case: The first application on behalf of the man was made by his father and employer (his father). Temporary exemption was granted for one day but it was withdrawn before the hearing. The appeal was made again, this time by John Frank Featherstone as conscientious objector. This was dismissed by the local tribunal. In his appeal to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal he states ‘Conscientious’ on his appeal form. The case papers contain answers to the ten questions asked of a conscientious objector.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Sep 1916. Referred to Pelham Committee to take up work within one month |