| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 274
Appeal against conscription of: George Robinson Jnr
Age: 22
Address: Broughton Road, Malton
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Malton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: Yes
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: George Robinson Jnr
Summary of case: Appellant could not accept the decision of the Local Tribunal as they did not give me a fair chance to prove the sincerity of my conscience
I believe in the Brotherhood of all men in International Peace....Whatever decision the Tribunal arrives at I can only allow my conscience to decide what I should do. Considers that conscientious objection need not be rooted in religious belief.
Supporting evidence: No. NB Memorandum included with Case 275
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Dismissed. See additional notes with Case 275 |