| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4715
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Francis Shuttleworth
Age: 18
Address: 84 Aire Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Assistant postman
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.4954
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Harold Francis Shuttleworth
Summary of case: Claim for absolute exemption on religious grounds. Shuttleworth is a member of the International Bible Students Association and believes any participation in warfare is against the teachings of Jesus. The local tribunal decided that they were not satisfied that the views expressed by this man were sufficient to warrant them granting exemption from military service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1918. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |