Anti-Conscription During World War One
What actions were undertaken by those involved in the movements against conscription of men as soldiers?
Religious objectors would not serve in the Army Service Unit or Medical Corps during the war while refusing to wear uniforms for non-combatant roles. 73 conscientious objectors had been exempted for religious reasons but in Trentham Military Camp, 15 religious objectors refused to do any work or wear uniforms. They were...Research Progress by Annie Kane, Louise Piggin, Danielle Mitchell, Laura McRae, Rewa Kendall and Mikayla Eruera
How were the conscientious objectors treated in NZ and France?
Conscientious objectors in NZ were not treated lightly. A conscientious objector is person who for reasons of conscience objects to serving in the armed forces.
Conscientious objectors in New Zealand were first sent to prison camps or were forced into hard labour as sentences for refusing to fight or responding to...
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