Family Name:
Vadala
Given Names:
Dominic
Gender:
Male
Birth-Date:
Unknown
Death-Date:
Unknown
Marital Status:
Unknown, probably single
Age/ Age Range:
Early 20s
Location:
WA, South Perth
Occupation:
Unknown
Primary Motivation:
Conscientious Objector-Pacifism Religious
Reason for Court/ Tribunal Appearance:
Application for full exemption from military service
Court/ Tribunal Name and Location:
Court of Petty Sessions, Perth
Court/ Tribunal Hearing Date:
24 June 1966
Court/Tribunal Outcome:
Granted exemption from military service as a conscientious objector
Military Event:
National Service and Vietnam War 1964-1972
Further Information:
Dominic Vadala was from South Perth a suburb of Perth. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. He informed the court hearing on 24 June 1966 that he had dedicated his life to God’s will and preaching his kingdom. Magistrate Syme of the Perth Court of Petty Sessions granted Dominic full exemption from military service as a conscientious objector.
Confirmatory Sources:
Peacemaker, September 1966, p..3; Daily News, 24 June 1966, p.2; West Australian, 25 June 1966, p?.
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