| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 704
Appeal against conscription of: Victor William Alexander
Age: 28
Address: Bootham School, York
Occupation: Schoolmaster
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: Exemption conditional on his joining the Friends Ambulance Unit for service abroad by Jun 3. This seems far too long for a man to make up his mind, one month should have been quite sufficient.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Allowed. Exemption for 1 day otherwise non-combatant service. |