| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3811
Appeal against conscription of: William Roy
Age: 20
Address: 7 Coral Street, Saltburn
Occupation: Dental mechanic
Local tribunal: Saltburn Urban District Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.4911
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: William Roy
Summary of case: Claim to local tribunal for absolute exemption from all military service. William Roy is an International Socialist and believes all war is morally wrong. Local tribunal dismissed the appeal and Roy was ordered to join non-combatant corps. Appeal to North Riding appeal tribunal dismissed. William Roy requested an appeal hearing at the central tribunal on the grounds that the local tribunal had misinterpreted the Military Service Act and that, given the sincerity of his beliefs was not in doubt, he was entitled to absolute exemption. (See NRCC/CL 9/2/33)
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 6 Jul 1917 Dismissed.(Employees appeal) |