| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 708
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Coupland
Age: 20
Address: 53 Skeldergate, York
Occupation: Clerk
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.1397
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Frank Coupland
Summary of case: Appealed to local tribunal for absolute exemption to military service on grounds of religious faith. Member of Wesleyan Methodist Church for several years. Local tribunal granted exemption from combatant duties only. Appeals as is not willing to support warfare in any capacity whatsoever; appeal refused. Appeal made to Central Tribunal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 31 1916. Dismissed. |