| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 709
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Coupland
Age: 25
Address: 53 Skeldergate, York
Occupation: Certificated teacher
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.3469
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Walter Coupland
Summary of case: Weslyan Methodist. Appeared before local tribunal on 28 March 1916 appeal was on religious and moral grounds. I believe in the Fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of man. I have been engaged in religious work for the past seven years. I cannot associate myself with any work which has as its object the destruction of humanity. Local tribunal allowed exemption from combatant service only. His appeal to the North Riding appeal tribunal has a fuller statement, including war fosters hatred and notes his active engagement in the Brotherhood Movement for seven years. Also notes that another teacher applicant at same local tribunal was allowed to remain in his profession. Appeal made to central tribunal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Dismissed. |