| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 329
Appeal against conscription of: Wilfrid Watson Barkas
Age: 18 years 9 months
Address: Friends School, Great Ayton
Occupation: Student teacher
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Wilfrid Watson Barkas
Summary of case: He is appealing against the dismissal of his appeal for exemption from non-combatant service. He states I considered all war to be contrary to Christs teaching of love, and I serve him to the best of my ability. He is on the waiting list to join the War Victims Relief Committee of the Society of Friends. States that the original tribunal was not conducted properly.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Allowed provided that he joins the War Victims Relief Committee of the Society of Friends and remains with them. |