KENTISH, Duncan

Family Name:

Kentish

Given Names:

Duncan

Gender:

Male

Birth-date:

Unknown, probably 1946

Death-date:

Unknown

Marital Status:

Unknown. probably single

Age/ Age Range:

Early 20s

Location: SA, Mount Gambier

Occupation:

University Student

Primary Motivation:

Conscientious Objection

Reason for Court Appearance:

Application for full exemption from military duties

Court Name and Location:

Unknown, South Australia

Court Hearing Date:

15 March 1966

Court Outcome:

Granted full exemption from military duties

Military Event:

National service and Vietnam War 1964-1972

Further Information:

Duncan Kentish was from Mount Gambier in South Australia. He was a university student. He applied for full exemption from military duties. His court hearing was held 15 March1966 before Magistrate L Wright. Duncan was not represented by legal counsel, and he questioned his own witnesses. The magistrate granted him full exemption from military duties as a conscientious objector.

Confirmatory Sources:

Peacemaker, May/ June 1966, p.3.