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We remember William Barker
We remember William Barker
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1916
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Barker |
| Source | 8465368 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Court Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | 1916 |
Conscientious Objector
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33230/2215 | ||||
| 2215 | Worcestershire Regiment | ||||
| British Army | 33230 | Non Combatant Corps |
Motivation: IBSA International Bible Student
Reason: alternativist
Source:
| Type | Details | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prison | Worcester CP (Civil Prison); Wormwood S. | ||
| Central Tribunal | Central Tribunal Nos. 1283 Class: A - genuine | ||
| Work Centre | HOS (The Home Office Scheme, administered by the Brace Committee) transfer to Army Reserve Class W; Llanddeusant Waterworks | ||
| Magistrates Court | Birmingham Police Court 21.7.16 tried, fined 40/- and handed over - Absentee | ||
| War Service | NCC(CM) (Disobeyed orders in the Non-Combatant Corps) Details of Court Martial: NCC (Non-Combatant Corps) Worcester 22.7.16; Att.Depot Worcester Regiment; NCC (Non-Combatant Corps) (3 Southern) CM (Court Martial) Worcester 8.8.16 - 112 days HL (With hard labour) Worcester CP (Civil Prison); Variously NCC (Non-Combatant Corps) 3, 4, 5 Southern - Refused medical, refused to sign army papers | ||
| Military Service Tribunal | MST (Military Service Tribunal) Birmingham - ECS (Exemption from Combatant Service) only; Central Tribunal at Wormwood S. 21.8.16 - CO class A, to Brace Committee |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Pearce Register of British WW1 Conscientious Objectors | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
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