| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2230
Appeal against conscription of: Octavius George Willey
Age:30
Address: 39 St. John's Street, York. [Formerly of 4 Feversham Crescent, York]
Occupation: Teacher of Economics and Philosophy of Religion
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objector
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Local tribunal granted conditional exemption on the grounds that he was a conscientious objector provided that he continued to do useful educational work. Military representative claimed that the work was not of national importance. Mr. Willey wrote to say that he regarded his work for the Swarthmore Settlement as nationally important. He was a member of the Society of Friends. He also pointed out that since he had changed his address paperwork had not been received and his case was therefore heard without him being there.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Dec 1916. Military appeal dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |