Family Name:
Godfrey
Given Names:
James William
Gender:
Male
Birth-date:
1945
Death-date:
Unknown:
Marital Status:
Unknown, probably Single
Age/ Age Range:
20 years old
Location:
VIC, Chadstone
Occupation:
Unknown
Primary Motivation:
Conscientious Objector
Reason for Court Appearance:
Application for full exemption from military duties
Court Name and Location:
Magistrates Court, Victoria
Court Hearing Date:
26 June 1965
Court Outcome:
Application for full exemption from military duties was not granted
Military Event:
National Service and Vietnam War 1964-1972
Further Information:
James Godfrey was from Chadstone a suburb of Melbourne. He was a member of the Radio Church of God, although he declined to describe himself as a Christian. He applied for full exemption from military duties. The court hearing was heard by Magistrate Hudspeth who did not grant the application. It is unknown if he appealed the decision.
Confirmatory Sources:
Peacemaker, September/ October 1965, p.3.; Vivienne Abrahan Documents, James Godfrey File.
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