| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 608
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Espiner
Age: 27
Address: 49 High Street, Loftus
Occupation: Mineral water manufacturer
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: John Thomas Espiner
Summary of case: The local tribunal had granted exemption from combatant service; Espiner was appealing to be given total exemption on the grounds of his opposition to war in all its forms.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 May 1916. Allowed. Exemption from combatant service conditional on taking up work of national importance |