| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5795
Appeal against conscription of: Cecil William Browning
Age: 18
Address: 11 Lower Ebor Street, York
Occupation: Student, training for teacher
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: c) education or training f) conscientious objection
Medical grade: 3
Appellant: Cecil William Browning
Summary of case: Browning has been training for the last thirteen months as a pupil teacher and is preparing for the Matriculation in July 1919 which will entitle him to university training. His main reason for appeal is conscientious objection; he gives the answers to the printed questions sent by the tribunal concerning his beliefs and encloses 6 letters supporting his assertions. He also states that he will have further letters with him when the appeal is heard. He believes that his training as a teacher is the greatest form of national service. (One of his references says that as an ardent advocate of universal brotherhood, he has devoted his leisure to the study of Esperanto.)
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Nov 1918. Allowed until 1 Aug 1919. |