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Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 180 Send Message	Nicky	Report	4 Oct 2010 19:09
	Hi, I have just discovered that an ancestor of mine was very probably a conscientious objector during the War. I think I have found his death registration (1937) but wondered if any of you have any tips about where to look for further information? Does anyone know of any records I could refer to which contain the names of 'conscientious objectors'? I have been told that my great uncle (by marriage) actually went to prison for his beliefs, but I have no idea where? Has anyone ever come across this in their family history research before? I would be grateful for any advice as to where to look now. Many thanks. Nicky
Member Since: June 2005 Posts: 4,268 Send Message	RutlandBelle	Report	4 Oct 2010 19:16
	if you google the phrase there is lots of info out there , especially in The National Archives
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Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 180 Send Message	Nicky	Report	4 Oct 2010 19:53
	Thank you for that. I have checked out the NA and it would appear that a lot of the records were destroyed in 1921, and very little remains at Kew, which is a shame, but there we go, just means I will have to dig a bit deeper. Thanks again.