COUGHLIN, Richard John

Family Name:

Coughlin

Given Names:

Richard John

Gender:

Male

Birth-date:

Unknown

Death-date:

Unknown

Marital Status:

Unknown, probably single

Age/ Age Range:

23 years old

Location:

VIC, Burwood

Occupation:

School Teacher

Primary Motivation:

Conscientious Objector Pacifism Religious

Reason for Court Appearance:

Application for full exemption from military duties

Court Name and Location:

Unknown, Melbourne

Court Hearing Date:

27 June 1968

Court Outcome:

Granted full exemption from military duties

Military Event:

National Service and Vietnam War 1964-1972

Further Information:

Richard Coughlin was a 23 year-old school teacher from Burwood in Victoria. He taught at Lyndale High School. He applied for full exemption from military duties on the grounds of his religious pacifism. His hearing was in Melbourne 27 June 1968 before Magistrate CE Elvish. He was granted full exemption from military duties and registered as a conscientious objector.

Confirmatory Sources:

Peacemaker July/ August 1968, p.3.