| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 48
Appeal against conscription of: James John Burchell
Age: 38
Address: Scalby Hayes, Scalby, Scarborough
Occupation: Gardener
Local tribunal: Scalby, Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: James John Burchell
Summary of case: The local tribunal had granted exemption from combatant service. James John Burchell appealed against this decision: I am not satisfied with the decision of the local tribunal because as a conscientious objector to all war. I cannot undertake work which is under the Military organisation or which liberates another man to do that which my conscience forbades me to do.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Mar 1916. Appeal dismissed. |