| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 299
Appeal against conscription of: James Walsh
Age: 22
Address: 7 Abbott Street, York
Occupation: Clerk
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.916
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: James Walsh
Summary of case: Two claims for exemption submitted on February 24 – one for absolute exemption, the second for exemption from combatant service only (Walsh has attached a note asking the local tribunal to annul the first form). Exemption from combatant service granted. Appealed to North Riding appeal tribunal– will accept no military service whatsoever.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: April 4 1916. Dismissed. Non-combatant service |