| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 289
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Martlew
Age: 23
Address: 48 Fairfax Street, York
Occupation: Clerk
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.502
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Alfred Martlew
Summary of case: Applied for absolute and complete exemption as had long-held conscientious objection to war as it involves killing of human beings which I firmly believe is, from a moral, sociological and humanitarian point of view, absolutely wrong. Unwilling to accept alternative service under Military Service Act. York appeal tribunal decision 14 Mar 1916: Exempt from combatant service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Dismissed. Non-combatant service. |