| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 27
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Bowes
Age: 22
Address: Pinecrest, Station Rd, Seamer, Scarborough
Occupation: Clerk in Scarborough Gas Co. office
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Frank Bowes
Summary of case: Having all my life tried to live according to the example of and teaching of Jesus Christ and sincerely believing that all war is in direct opposition to the Christian way of life, I asked for exemption on this ground, conditional upon my being engaged upon some work of national importance, such as the Friends Ambulance unit.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Mar 1916. Appellant to serve as non-combatant. |