| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5667
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Ronald Husband
Age: 19
Address: 21 Manless Terrace, Skelton
Occupation: Ironstone miner
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship and f) conscientious objection
Appellant: John Husband, father and Joseph Ronald Husband
Summary of case: This is my only son left at home and his father is a cripple. My eldest son is on active service in France. My other son Robert Henry was killed whilst on active service in France. The son claimed for is the mainstay of the home. Joseph Ronald Husband writes: I will do any work as far as helping the army but fighting I could not do for I feel it is breaking Gods laws. I have been a Christian from being a lad and have tried by Gods help to keep his commandments. God died and suffered on the cross that we may live. I am a member of the Primitive Chapel Boosbeck and am studying for the plan. If you would like to make inquiries apply to M Dixon of Guisborough Primitive Methodist Minister.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sep 1918. Dismissed. |