| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4074
Appeal against conscription of: William Arthur Boddy
Age: 32
Address: Nab Farm, Scalby, Scarborough
Occupation: Farm servant
Local tribunal: Scalby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: William Arthur Boddy
Summary of case: Boddy believes all militarism to be wrong. He had attested because he had understood that he could not appeal until he had done so. He then was given to understand that he could not appeal after attesting, but on seeking legal advice was told he could do so. His previous appeal in April 1917 had been refused. The local tribunal state that they did not feel he had substantiated his conscientious objection adequately.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Sep 1917. Dismissed. |