| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3696
Appeal against conscription of: Samuel Ellingworth
Age: 21
Address: 7 Clara St, Huddersfield
Occupation: Research Chemist
Local tribunal: Huddersfield
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Samuel Ellingworth
Summary of case: States that war is against the Christian teachings so could not undertake military service without committing great wrong. He could have been exempt due to his first class Chemistry degree; he says it is right that he should apply to put on record his conscientious objection. The local tribunal had offered Ellingworth non-combatant work but he refused to do so. Referred to North Riding Appeal Tribunal at request of appellant
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Dismissed due to the man 'being badged'. |