BRUCE, Michael D

Family Name:

Bruce

Given Names:

Michael D

Gender:

Male

Birth-date:

1951

Death-date

Unknown

Marital Status:

Unknown. Probably single

Age/Age Range:

20 years old

Location:

WA, Perth

Occupation:

Plumber

Primary Motivation:

Conscientious Objector

Reason for Court Appearance:

[1] Application for full exemption from military service
[2] Appeal of decision to not be granted full exemption

Court Name and Location:

[1] Magistrates Court, Perth
[2] Unknown, Unknown probably Perth

Court Hearing Date:

[1] 15 June 1971
[2] Late 1971

Court Outcome:

[1] Application for full exemption from military duties was not granted
[2] Appeal upheld, granted full exemption from military duties

Military Event: National Service and Vietnam War 1964-1972

Further Information:

Michael Bruce was a 20-year-old from Perth Western Australia and a plumber by trade. He applied for full exemption from military duties as a conscientious objector. Magistrate J Simpson dismissed the application at the court hearing 15 June 1971. Michael appealed the decision and was granted full exemption in late 1971.

Confirmatory Sources:

Peacemaker, May/ June/ July/ August 1971, p.11; Sep/ Dec 1971, p12.