| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 281
Appeal against conscription of: John Percy Frederick Fletcher
Age: 32
Address: 31 St Marys, York
Occupation: Journalist
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.4364
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) Conscientious objection
Appellant: Major C Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of case: Fletcher sought absolute & complete exemption. As a Christian I cannot take part in war, nor can I undertake to do any work under conditions which will bring me under the Military Service Act. Local tribunal granted absolute exemption on 14 Mar 1916. Military representative challenged this case and submitted an appeal to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal on grounds that Fletcher was most opposed to compulsory service. Fletcher could not attend the North Riding Appeal Tribunal hearing because he was in Worthing, but submitted a written statement dated 30 March 1916. Fletcher was a Quaker, a member of the Friends Service Committee, and a member of National Committee of No-Conscription Fellowship.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Allowed. Certificate cancelled. |