| During the First World War, he was a conscientious objector and worked on road-digging and similar tasks. |
| Information on the means of obtaining conscientious objector status is not sufficiently available to interested parties. |
| In line with his Quaker beliefs he declared himself a conscientious objector so he could not be drafted into the military. |
| The objector also fears that accidental leaks from hazardous materials on the site could be detrimental to health. |
| Permanent members of the armed forces should have the right to apply for the granting of conscientious objector status. |
| He didn't, however, follow through with his desire to be a conscientious objector, he says, because the unit chaplain discouraged him. |
