MARR, Ronald Barry

Family Name:

Marr

Given Names:

Ronald Barry

Gender:

Male

Birth-Date:

1945

Death-Date:

Unknown

Marital Status:

Unknown, probably single

Age/ Age Range:

20 years old

Location:

VIC, East Kew

Occupation:

Student

Primary Motivation:

Conscientious Objector-Pacifism Religious

Reason for Court/ Tribunal Appearance:

Application for full exemption from military service

Court/ Tribunal Name and Location:

Magistrates Court, Melbourne

Court/ Tribunal Hearing Date:

19 August 1965

Court/Tribunal Outcome:

Granted full exemption as a conscientious objector

Military Event:

National Service and Vietnam War 1964-1972

Further Information:

Ronald Marr was a 20 -year-old from East Kew a suburb of Melbourne and a Baptist. He intended to graduate as a childcare officer and help destitute children. He was a member of the Pacifist Society. He applied for and was granted full exemption from military service. This was granted by Magistrate B Walsh at the Melbourne hearing on 19 August 1965.

Confirmatory Sources:Peacemaker, September/ October 1965 p.3.; Transcript of Court Hearing 19 August 1965, held by Dr Bobbie Oliver.