| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3074
Appeal against conscription of: John Henry Watson
Age: 38
Address: 5 Park Terrace, Loftus
Occupation: Painter
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: John Henry Watson
Summary of case: Watson appeals against the decision of the Loftus local tribunal which granted him exemption from combatant service only. He has been opposed to war for many years on moral and religious grounds, could not take the Military Oath or undertake military work of any kind. He appeals for total exemption from all forms of military service but is prepared to undertake work under provisions of Pelham Committee. The local tribunal considered that as the appellant was employed in erecting new buildings for increasing munitions output his appeal on the grounds of conscientious objection should fail. Non Combatant service will meet the case.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Mar 1917. Dismissed. Decision of Local Tribunal to stand |