Family Name:
Anderson
Given Names:
Robert Desmond
Gender:
Male
Birth-date:
Unknown
Death-date:
Unknown
Marital Status:
Unknown, probably single
Age/ Age Range:
Early 20s
Location:
WA, Nollamora
Occupation:
Fitter and Turner
Primary Motivation:
Conscientious Objector
Reason for Court Appearance:
Application for full exemption from military duties
Court Name and Location:
Magistrates Court, Perth
Court Hearing Date:
16 January 1971
Court Outcome:
Granted full exemption from military duties
Military Event:
National Service and Vietnam War 1964-1972
Further Information:
Robert Anderson was a from Nollamora in Western Australia and a fitter and turner by trade, He applied for full exemption from military duties, after serving as a National Serviceman for four months. His hearing was on 16 January 1971 at the Perth Magistrates Court heard by Magistrate Peterson. The magistrate granted Robert full exemption f rom military duties as a conscientious objector.
Confirmatory Sources:
Peacemaker, March/ April 1971, p.10; Robert Anderson File, Vivienne Abraham Documents.
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