BLACKMAN, Clyde Alan

Family Name: Blackman

Given Names: Clyde Alan

Gender: Male

Age Range: Early 20s

Location: VIC

Occupation: Bank Clerk

Primary Motivation: Conscientious Objector – Christian Pacifism

Reason for Court Appearance: Application for full exemption from military duties

Court Name and Location: Unknown, Mildura

Court Hearing Date: 20 May 1969

Court Outcome: Granted full exemption from military duties

Military Event: NSA1964-1972 and Vietnam War

Personal Summary:

Clyde Blackman was a bank clerk from red Cliffs in Victoria. He was formerly a Catholic but was now a member of The Church of God. He said at the court hearing 20 May 1969 that he believed the commandment not to kill was meant to be taken literally. Magistrate W J Hayes granted him full exemption from military duties.

Confirmatory Source:

The Peacemaker, January/ February 1970, p.3.