| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 612
Appeal against conscription of: Oscar Allwright
Age: 26
Address: 21 Queen Street, South Bank
Occupation: Evangelist
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, f) conscientious objection
Appellant: J W Pennyman, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal had exempted Allwright under Section 4 of the 1st schedule of military service, but the military representative had objected on the grounds that Allwright was not the minister of, or employee of, any recognised religious body.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 May 1916. Dismissed. No jurisdiction |