Family Name:
Morris
Given Names:
Frederick Thomas
Gender:
Male
Birth-date:
1908
Death-date:
Unknown
Marital Status
Married
Age/ Age Range:
33
Location:
WA, Midland Junction
Occupation:
Poultry farmer
Primary Motivation:
Conscientious Objector – Religious Pacifism
Reason for Court Appearance:
[1] Application for exemption from military service as a conscientious objector.
[2] Appeal of court decision.
Court Name and Location:
[1] Court of Summary Jurisdiction, Perth, WA
[2] Supreme Court, Perth, WA.
Court Hearing Date:
[1] 1 April 1942
[2] 8 September 1942.
Court Outcome:
[1] Ordered to undertake noncombatant duties
[2] Appeal dismissed.
Military Event:
World War II 1939-1945
Further Information:
Frederick Morris belonged to a non-denominational group of Christians. He was married with one child. He stated in his appeal application that “I openly refuse to come under the military in any form on account of my conscientious belief and that it is against my faith and conscience to be under any control except that of a civilian nature.
Confirmatory Sources:
Supreme Court of Western Australia Consignment No. 3620, box 1, File 1942/13
THE AUSTRALIAN PEACE HONOUR ROLL 