| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 97
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Heron
Age: 22
Address: 2 Dudley Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Assistant hairdresser
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.749
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Fred Heron
Summary of case: Applied for absolute and complete exemption. Objected as a Christian to both combatant and non-combatant service. I do not believe in taking the military oath, and as a God-fearing person, I must obey Gods Commandments before those of men.
Fred Heron also states that he has an infirm (rheumatism) mother of 65, who has been wholly dependent on him for more than 3 years. Local tribunal decided she could live with her married son or one of four married daughters during the period of the war. Detailed statement of income 28/- per week, all given to mother, with rent of 5/-. Local tribunal decision 11 Mar 1916. No exemption granted. The grounds of appeal are insufficient to warrant the application being assented to.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1916. Dismissed |