| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1524
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Pounder
Age: 40
Address: 17 Ivy Place, New Earswick
Occupation: Window cleaner
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objector
Appellant: Robert Pounder
Summary of case: I believe my case was not rightly understood by the local tribunal. Has His Majestys government made provision in the Military Service Acts numbers one and two for total exemption for genuine conscientious objectors?
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Sep 1916. Allowed absolute exemption |