FLETCHER, Malcolm Richard

Family Name:

Fletcher

Given Names:

Malcolm Richard

Gender:

Male

Birth-date:

Unknown, possibly 1949 or 1950

Death-date:

Unknown

Marital Status:

Unknown, probably Single

Age/ Age Range:

20 years old

Location:

VIC, Heathcote

Occupation:

Salesman

Primary Motivation:

Conscientious Objector, Pacifism Religious

Reason for Court Appearance:

Applied for full exemption from military duties

Court Name and Location:

Unknown, Melbourne

Court Hearing Date:

15 May 1970

Court Outcome:

Granted full exemption from military duties

Military Event:

National Service and Vietnam War 1964-1972

Further Information:

Malcolm Fletcher was from Heathcote in Victoria. He was 20 years old and a Salesman. He stated applied for full exemption from military duties. His Melbourne court hearing was 15 May 1970 before Magistrate L Ross. Malcolm stated to the court that he was a follower of Jesus Christ and because of this and my beliefs I am unable to fight in any war. The magistrate granted him full exemption from military duties.

Confirmatory Sources:Peacemaker, May/ June 1970, p.3.