Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 341 Appeal against conscription of: Walter Ward Age: 25 Address: 82 Lord Street, Redcar Occupation: Electrician Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council Central tribunal: No Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection Appellant: Walter Ward Summary of case: Strong religious belief against war. My reasons are that as a Christian I fail to see anything in the teachings of Christ either by precept or example that would justify men engaging in military service of any kind, but on the contrary all that He taught and did in my opinion were opposed to it. Supporting evidence: No Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Dismissed. |