HOW, Albert John

Family Name:

How

Given Names:

Albert John

Gender:

Male

Birth-date:

31 October 1902

Death-date:

Unknown

Marital Status

Married

Age/ Age Range:

Location:

WA, Katanning

Occupation:

Minister of Religion

Primary Motivation:

Conscientious Objector – Religious Pacifism

Reason for Court Appearance:

[1] Application for exemption from military service as a conscientious objector
[2] Appeal of court decision.

Court Name and Location:

[1] Magistrate’s Court, Katanning, WA
[2] Supreme Court, Perth, WA

Court Hearing Date:

[1] 17 August 1942
[2] 23 July 1943.

Court Outcome:

[1] Ordered to perform noncombatant duties.

[2] Appeal heard, but then struck out.

Military Event:

World War II 1939-1945

Further Information:

Albert How was born in England on 31 October 1942. He was a Jehovah’s Witness.

Confirmatory Sources:

Supreme Court of Western Australia Consignment No. 3620, box 1, File 1943/14