| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4058
Appeal against conscription of: Charles W Whitfield
Age: 36
Address: 1 Spen Lane, York
Occupation: Book-keeper etc
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.4488
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) conscientious objection
Appellant: Charles W Whitfield
Summary of case: Mr Whitfield applied for absolute exemption from military service on grounds of his religious conviction. The local tribunal accepted the honesty of his claim and granted exemption from combatant service only. The appeal to the North Riding appeal tribunal repeats Mr Whitfields belief that all forms of militarism are against the teachings of the bible so he is unwilling to participate in any work that supports the war. The appeal was dismissed. The appeal of the local tribunal stands.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Dismissed |