William James Lewis, 20, Ministerial Student
Grounds:
Reasons: (I) It is absolutely impossible for me, as a Christian, to undertake service in the furtherance of the war on any terms whatever, by reason of my conception of the loyalty which I have sworn to the Lord Jesus Christ. In the light of His teaching, I am convinced that War, under any circumstances, and Christianity are diametrically opposed to one another. By "service in furtherance of the War", I mean that I cannot conscientiously take part in military service, nor in any employment necessitating the taking of the military oath, nor in the production of material, the object of which is the taking of human life. (II) My present work in College in preparing myself for the Christian Ministry, I regard as a work of supreme national importance. Surely it is in the best interests of the nation that its moral and spiritual well-being should be provided for! In view of the above reasons, I claim exemption in accordance with the provisions of the Military Service Act, 1916 [Clauses (f) and (c)].
Verdict: Exempted from all military service. Except in the Royal Army Medical Corps. Ground (c) and (f)
Gwilym Edward Thomas, 19 years, University student - Normal Training Department under the Board of Education
Grounds:
Reasons: As a Christian it is absolutely impossible to undertake military service. He is training as a teacher which will benefit 'the nation of tomorrow'.
Verdict: exemption from all combatant service on grounds f March 3rd 1916 John Evans Chairman
Gwilym Lemuel Jones, 22, Student at U.C.W. Aberystwyth
Grounds:
Reasons: As being in the middle of my Economics Course in the Honours stage at the U.C.W. Aberystwyth my last year's work will be rendered absolutely useless if I cannot complete the course next session. I was advised by the tribunal to apply for extension on this ground as one who is being trained for national work in the Civil Service. It is recognised that Economics will be of the greatest importance for trade purposes after the war and for the above reason I apply for further extension.
Verdict: Exempted will 14th December 1916 on the condition that the exemption shall not be open to renewal or variation except on an application made with the leave of the Tribunal Grounds (c) and (d) Jul 14 1916 John Evans Chairman
William Edwin Lewis, 19, University student
Grounds:
Reasons: In March last I applied to you for exemption & you granted me until May 25th with the usual 2 months in which to make a further application. I enclose my Classification Certificate & you will see that I am only fit for outdoor labour on Home Service - (Class Cii) - Under the circumstances I feel that I shall be of more service to the state in continuing my studies than I would be if called up. Any interruption of my work would be a great disadvantage to my scholastic career & would be attended by no corresponding advantage to the state.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to be educated or trained for or engaged in the work of teaching or some other useful work. Grounds (c) and (e) Jul 14 1916 John Evans Chairman
Richard John Williams, 19, Chemist's Apprentice
Grounds:
Reasons: I am the Manager of the Chemist and Pharmacist's Stores carried on by Mr B. Taylor Lloyd at 20 Great Darkgate Street Aberystwyth where Richard John Williams is employed. He entered into a four years' apprenticeship with Mr Lloyd on the 1st March 1914, and he had been previously employed by Mr Lloyd for a period of 18 months. He is responsible for the unpacking, classifying, and stocking of all goods received and in addition he is solely responsible for the refilling of all stock bottles and owing to the depleted condition of the staff at present, I have to rely upon him to see that all stocks are kept up. In view of the large number of prescriptions dispensed at the stores and the shortage of staff, he is indispensable to the carrying on of the business as he is a very highly trained and efficient apprentice owing to his long experience in the trade.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present work. Ground (a) (e) and (d). Sep 15 1916, John Evans, Chairman
Illtyd David, 22, Research Student of Economies in the University of Wales
Grounds:
Reasons: Since the outbreak of war I have been rejected four times on medical grounds. I was a member of the Official Training Corps at U. C. W. but in December 1915 was obliged to resign on account of physical unfitness. I was recently examined by the Medical Board at Carmarthen and rejected for all forms of military service except clerical work abroad. I am a Research Student at the Univ College of Wales and am being trained for the work of teaching Economics, a subject which must occupy an important place in education after the war. The specific research work on which I am at present engaged consists in the investigation of the effects of the war on wages and prices; on the movement of labour; on the employment of women and on industrial conditions generally. I submit, that since the only work of military value that I can be called upon to undertake is clerical work, it is expedient that I should continue such research, the results of which I hope will be of national value. For the above reasons I beg to apply for exemption conditional upon my continuing my present work.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present research work. Grounds (a) (c) and (e) SEPT 1 - 1916 John Evans Chairman
Richard John Williams, 20, Chemist's apprentice
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a Chemist and Pharmacist in business on my own account at Aberystwyth where I have carried on the business for many years past, and Richard John Williams is employed by me. He entered into a 4 years' apprenticeship with me on the 1st March 1914 and he had previously been employed by me for a period of 18 months. He is responsible for the unpacking, classifying, and stocking of all goods received and in addition he is solely responsible for the refiling of all stock bottles, and owing to the still further depletion of my staff at present, I have to rely upon him solely to see that all stocks are kept up. A very large number of prescription are dispensed at my stores both for private persons and under the National Health Insurance Act, and in view of the shortage of staff at the stores, he is indispensable to the carrying on of the business as he is a very highly trained and efficient apprentice owing to his long experience in the trade.
Verdict: That the man be exempted from the provisions of the Military Service Act 1916. Conditional exemption on his continuing the occupation in which he is habitually engaged, on the ground that it is expedient in the National Interests that the man should instead of being in employed in Military Service be engaged in other work in which he is habitually engaged. John Jones Chairman. 8th March 1917.
David Lewis Morris, 18, Headmaster of the County School
Grounds:
Reasons: The above-named pupil has been entered for the Higher Certificate Exam of the Central Welsh Board, and the exam lasts for a period of three weeks, and as it is anticipated, will not conclude till July 23rd. In certain categories it would be well if exemption be granted till after the exams which commence on September 8th be concluded, in view of the future career of the applicant..
Verdict: Exempted till 20th September 1917 Grounds (e) and (d) July 6th 1917 John Evans Chairman
David Evans, 20, Watchmaker's and Clockmaker's apprentice
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a Watch & Clock Maker & Repairer carrying on business in Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth. D. Evans was apprenticed to me in January 1913 and as my staff is reduced at the present time, I apply for exemption for him for 3 months until the Season is over.
Verdict: Exempted till 20th October 1917 Grounds (d) and (e) JUL 20 1917 John Evans Chairman
William Richard Davies, 17 years, Police Pensioner
Grounds:
Reasons: (a) Davies is the only male person in the employ of the Society with the exception of the manager, consequently he has to act in several capacities to ensure some de... of efficiency in the ... on the business. (b) He is an apprentice (Inductions) for Mr Evans and has completed 18 months of the term it would be decidedly against his interest to remove him from his present employment before he has completed his contract
Verdict: Adjourned to next meeting to give the man an opportunity of being examined by a Medical Board. APR 19 1918 John Evans Chairman. Exemption till 31st August 1918. Grounds (a) and (e) MAY 31 1918 John Evans Chairman
John LLoyd Thomas, 21, Ministerial Student
Grounds:
Reasons: as a Christian it is 'absolutely impossible' to engage in military service he cannot attest with the would lead to the shedding of blood his current ministerial training is of more importance to provide the nation with a moral and spiritual upbringing
Verdict: exempt from all military service except in the Royal Army Medical Corps ground c and f John Evans Chairman Feb 25th 1916