| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 619
Appeal against conscription of: William Bunting
Age: 32
Address: 22 High Road, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Hairdresser
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.3042
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: William Bunting
Summary of case: Local Tribunal was not satisfied as to conscientious objection of this man and declined his application. 20 March 1916. William Buntings application to North Riding appeal tribunal refers to human life being sacred under all circumstances. He says he could have sought exemption on grounds of supporting his parents, his father being partially paralysed, but refused to do so.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 May 1916 Dismissed. |