| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 180
Appeal against conscription of: Simon Dinsdale Lodge
Age: 23
Address: Dyers Garth, Hawes
Occupation: Tobacconist, grocer, confectioner
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Simon Dinsdale Lodge
Summary of Case: I wish to state that I have a conscientious objection, not only to combatant service, but to any form of military service. I believe war to be unChristian, and upon religious grounds I oppose all war.. He also claimed in his appeal to the local tribunal that his business would close, causing financial hardship.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Allowed. Absolute exemption on taking up some work of national importance to be notified hereafter. |