| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 282
Appeal against conscription of: Laurence Parsons Cooper
Age: 20
Address: 16 Wentworth Road, York
Occupation: Railway rates and traffic clerk
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of case: Cooper states he is a Quaker and totally opposed to war but was prepared to join the Friends Ambulance Unit. Major Herberts appeal was on the grounds that Cooper objected to compulsory service in any form. Not a matter of conscience but the fact is he does not like to be under the Military Authorities.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Dismissed |