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.
