| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5621
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Adams
Age: 18
Address: 31 Myrtle Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Clerk
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation, f) conscientious objection
Medical grade: 3
Appellant: Thomas William Adams
Summary of case: I have a conscientious objection to combatant service. Both my parents are members of the Society of Friends whose views are against the war, which I fully share. I have applied to the Friends Ambulance Unit for service with them and my application has been accepted, subject to the consent of the Middlesbrough Tribunal. This I now apply for. The case went directly to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal as it was on the grounds of conscientious objection and could not be deal with by the local tribunal. The North Riding Appeal Tribunal sent a copy to the Ministry of national Service for their opinion
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Aug 1918. Allowed on ground (f) subject to joining Friends Ambulance Unit. |