conscription Flashcards
what terms was conscription introduced under?
The military service act
What did the military service act state from March 1916
All medically fit single men aged 19-41 had to enlist in the armed forces
How did the act change from may 1916
The act was extended to MARRIED men aged 18-41
How did the act change again in April 1918?
Men up to the age of 51 could be called up to fight
What are examples of reserve occupations?
Clergymen, teachers, coal miners, doctors and those working in iron and steel industries where not asked to enlist
What did men who objected on conscious grounds attend?
A tribunal
What was the name given to objectors who took up non combatant military duties such as stretcher bearers and ambulance men
Non- combatants
What was the name given to those who completely refused any military work?
Absolutists
When did it become apparent conscription needed to be introduced
By end of December 1915
What regiment where conscripted men sent too?
They could not choose there regiment. They where drafted where ever they where needed
What did the conscience clause state
A person could refuse military service if it went against there ideals of right and wrong
What was a tribunal
A special court case where by a man could try and convince the tribunal he was genuine and sincere in his beleifs
No judge or jury present
