| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 298
Appeal against conscription of: Matthew Robson Johnson
Age: 29
Address: 31 Charles Street York
Occupation: Warehouse assistant and packer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continuing in current occupation, f) conscientious objector, g) exempt
Appellant: Matthew Robson Johnson
Summary of Case: The local tribunal only adjudged one ground of my application and did not take into consideration my conscientious objection to military service of any kind. Johnson is sole employee engaged in six areas of employers business preparing agricultural products including oils and veterinary preparations. Area of employment stated as exempt. Also conscientious objector stating to the local tribunal that it is against Gods law to take life. Local tribunal had issued a temporary exemption certificate to 20 Apr 1916 1916.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Apr 1916. Dismissed |