| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 297
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Deighton
Age:24
Address: 12 Fenwick Street, Bishopthorpe Road, York
Occupation: Clerk
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.895
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Harold Deighton, age 24
Summary of case: Applied for absolute and complete exemption as contrary to principles of Christianity. Unwilling to accept alternative service or a condition that he remain in his current work. I cannot take part in either combatant or non-combatant service. York tribunal decision 23 Mar 1916: Exempt from combatant service only.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Apr 1916 Dismissed |