Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 290 Appeal against conscription of: John James Wilson Age: 36 Address: 11 Glen Road, Heworth, York Occupation: Insurance agent Local tribunal: York City Council Central tribunal: No Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity, f) conscientious objection Appellant: John James Wilson Summary of case: Wilson said he was neurasthenic, was the only son of his father and he was totally opposed to taking life on religious grounds. His initial appeal for exemption was refused because the clerk to the military representative was heard to say he (Wilson) had asked him as to obtaining a commission. Wilson, who knew the clerk well, denied this. Wilson withdrew his appeal before the due date. NB a clipping from the Yorkshire Herald, March 15, stated A well-known gentleman in the city, noted for his witty and literary gifts, and who has recently been publicly twitted with regard to his conscientious objections
was ordered to take up non-combatant service, subject to being passed as physically fit Supporting evidence: Yes Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Withdrawn |