| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 309
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Hatfield
Age: 32
Address: 15 Crown Street, York
Occupation: Carriage cleaner N.E.R
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.914
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Arthur Hatfield
Summary of case: Sought absolute exemption, granted partial exemption at local tribunal exempt from combatant duties only. Mr Hatfield appealed against this decision. His objection is based on his socialist belief that militarism is the greatest obstacle to international brotherhood and goodwill. He is not willing to support militarism in any form whatsoever.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Apr 1916. Dismissed. Non-combatant service |