| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3575
Appeal against conscription of: William Biggs
Age: 34
Address: Ivanhoe, West Road, Loftus
Occupation: Assistant insurance superintendent
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, f) conscientious objection
Appellant: William Biggs
Summary of case: Biggs was working as the Assistant Insurance Superintendent for the Prudential Assurance Company Ltd. He appealed on the grounds of conscientious objection. A series of letters from senior church officers confirmed his long-standing pacifism. The tribunal was prepared to grant absolute exemption provided he undertook work of national importance, feeling that his current work did not qualify. Subsequent correspondence indicates that he obtained a post as a wages clerk and this was acceptable to the tribunal. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1998]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 6 July 1917 Decision adjourned to enable the applicant to obtain work of national importance.. |