Family Name:
Powell
Given Names:
James
Gender:
Male
Birth-date:
Unknown
Death-date:
Unknown
Marital Status
Unknown
Age/ Age Range:
Unknown
Location:
WA, Claremont
Occupation:
Packer
Primary Motivation:
Conscientious Objector – Religious Pacifism
Reason for Court Appearance:
Appeal of court decision
Court Name and Location:
Supreme Court, Perth, WA.
Court Hearing Date:
Unknown
Court Outcome:
Unknown
Military Event:
World War II 1939-1945
Further Information:
James Powell was a Jehovah’s Witness. He lodged an appeal on 23 November 1943, but it is unknown whether it was heard.
Confirmatory Sources:
Supreme Court of Western Australia Consignment No. 3620, box 1, File 1943/23
THE AUSTRALIAN PEACE HONOUR ROLL 