Reference No:

U DCO/39

Dates:

Jan 1916-Mar 1917

Description:

Correspondence and other papers relating to Fred Wheeler he was based/imprisoned at Mill Hill Barracks, Road Board Camp, and Ballachulish & Caolasnacon, Scotland. He refused conscription as he was a Pacifist, but agreed to work under the principle of alternative service. With an account of the heavy labouring work undertaken in Scotland through the Home Office Scheme. Also reveals difficulties faced by COs in order to provide for their families. Includes letter from W. Penn to Wheeler and letter from Mary Wheeler to Penn.

Format:

Archive Item

Extent:

1 file

Language:

Access Conditions:

Access will be granted to any accredited reader

Repository:

Hull University Archives

Collection:

Records of the No Conscription Fellowship (Willesden Branch)