| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 295
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Dale Bilton
Age: 29
Address: 78 Lawrence Street, York
Occupation: Records clerk Durham Light Infantry
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Thomas Dale Bilton
Summary of case: Bilton is a Christadelphian and appeals on conscientious grounds. He objects to all military service including non-combatant. However, the local tribunal noted he had only joined the group the previous year and was inconsistent, as twice early in the war he offered himself as a clerk to the military and is even now engaged as a clerk in an army record office.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Dismissed |