| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 699
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Bradley
Age: Not stated
Address: 64 Stockton Lane, York
Occupation: Clerk
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of Case: The local tribunal gave exemption from armed service as he is the Secretary of the No Conscription Fellowship, and has held his current views for over 20 years. However, he must remain in his current employment. The military representative disagreed with this decision and appeals on the grounds that he “is absolutely opposed to compulsory service and discipline by military authorities”
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Allowed. Non-combatant service. |