| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 288
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Henry Brassey
Age: 24
Address: 29 Rose Street, York
Occupation: Clerk (Fancy Box 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: Charles Henry Brassey
Summary of case: The local tribunal decision stated, Appellant appeared before tribunal on 14 March 1916. He stated he was not a Quaker. As a result of appellants answers to the vrious questions put to him by the members of the tribunal, they were of the opinion that this was not a case where absolute exemption should be given. Appellant a member of the No Conscription Fellowship.
Brassey appealed against this decision, I believe that all human life is Gods finest work and will not set myself up in defiance of the Supreme by assisting any organisation which tends to destroy his best creation. I contend further, that I have precisely the same claim to absolute and complete exemption from all military service, as others to whom this has been granted by the same tribunal which refused it to me.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Dismissed. Non-combatant service |