| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 244
Appeal against conscription of: Walter John Wilson
Age: 24
Address: Branton, Park Street, Pickering
Occupation: Grocers manager
Local tribunal: Pickering Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Walter John Wilson
Summary of case: I appeal on the grounds of conscientious objection to undertaking any military service. Letter from Reverend Toyn testifying that in October 1914 the appellant had expressed conscientious objection to war. Walter Wilson did not satisfy the local tribunal that he had a conscientious objection.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Mar 1916. Dismissed |