Document referenceNRCC/CL 9/1/341
TitleWWI Appeal Tribunal papers: Walter Ward
DescriptionNorth 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.
Date7 Apr 1916
LevelItem
Extent3 pieces
Catalogue statusCatalogued
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