| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 284
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Chifferfield Welham
Age: 23
Address: 37 East Parade, Heworth, York
Occupation: Boot and leather salesman
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: Welhams appeal to the local appeal tribunal stated conscientious religious objections, I consider my trade to be of national importance, , as his boot making trade was needed by the army. The Military representative [appellant] responded that boot repairs could be carried out regimentally. NB on 7 August 1916 Herbert asked why Welham was still a civilian and was told Welham had been called up and found medically unfit for service. The papers suggest some confusion over his post-appeal status.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Allowed. Non-combatant service |