| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 703
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Ernest Barnes
Age: 23
Address: 25 Surtees Street, York
Occupation: Chocolate confectioner
Local tribunal: York City Case 195
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.901
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Charles Ernest Barnes
Summary of case: Applied to local tribunal for complete absolute exemption on Christian grounds. Would also decline non-combatant service under military direction. So while realising the serious consequences which may attend my attitude, yet I am resolved to remain faithful to my belief. Local tribunal decision 28 Mar 1916: Exempt from combatant service. However, they commented to the North Riding appeal tribunal that the appellant had stated he had held his present views four years. He is a member of the No Conscription Fellowship. The tribunal were very doubtful as to the bona fides of the claim and hesitated whether to refuse it altogether. Appeal made to central tribunal, simple statement of opposition to all wars as they are contrary to the teaching of Christ.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Dismissed. |