| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 346
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert John Young
Age: 23 years and 9 months
Address: 1 Wilton Street, Redcar
Occupation: Mineral water manufacturer
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: Herbert John Young
Summary of case: As a Christian and Christian worker I have a strong conscientious objection to combatant military service. He is also the mainstay of my fathers business. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/345]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Allowed: conditional exemption from combatant service on joining R.A.M.C. |