L Sidney Woodruff

This material is held atHull University Archives, Hull History Centre

  • Reference
    • GB 50 U DCO/43
  • Dates of Creation
    • Jun 1916-May 1917
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file

Scope and Content

File. Correspondence and other papers relating to L Sidney Woodruff he was based/imprisoned at Seaford Barracks. Coventry Barracks. Wormwood Scrubs Prison.

He refused conscription as he was a Absolutist. With a letter asking comrades in the Willesden Branch of the N.C.F. for advice about what is appropriate behaviour and the correct course of action for C.O.'s who have just been called up for military service. One letter (12 Jun 1916) mentions the difficulties faced by a C.O. named Kippax who is not a member of any organisation or support group.

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