| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 717
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Richard Kaiser
Age: 28
Address: 34 Markham Crescent, York
Occupation: Watch and clock repairer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Charles Richard Kaiser
Summary of Case: Conscientious objection to any form of military service or any occupation connected with warfare directly or indirectly. A member of the No-Conscription Fellowship. The fact that my mother is Austrian and my father German strengthens my convictions that warfare is wrong, and in which I wish to take no part.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Allowed. Non-combatant service. |