HAMAND, John

Family Name:

Hamand

Given Names:

John

Gender:

Male

Birth-date:

Unknown, probably 1945

Death-date:

Unknown

Marital Status:

Unknown, probably Single

Age/ Age Range:

20 years old

Location:

VIC, Wantirna South

Occupation:

Unknown

Primary Motivation:

Conscientious Objector

Reason for Court Appearance:

Application for full exemption from military duties

Court Name and Location:

Magistrates Court, Melbourne

Court Hearing Date:

3 December 1965

Court Outcome:

Granted full exemption from military duties

Military Event:

National Service and Vietnam War 1964-1972

Further Information:

John Hamand from Wantirna South in Victoria, applied for full exemption from military duties as a conscientious objector. His hearing was at the magistrate’s court in Melbourne on 13 December 1968. It was heard by Magistrate P Monkhurst who granted John full exemption from military duties.

Confirmatory Sources:

Peacemaker, January/ February 1969, p.3.:Canberra Times 13 December 1968, p.9.