Victor Langston Langhorne v. United States

This is a selective service case. Appellant, claiming to be a conscientious objector (Class 1-0) and also claiming a ministerial exemption (Class IV-D), was classified as a conscientious objector and ordered to report for civilian employment contributing to the maintenance of the national health, safety and interest. 1 He refused and was subsequently indicted, tried and convicted of a violation of 50 U.S.C. App. § 462(a). He appeals on the ground that his claim for exemption as a minister was improperly denied and that the work to which he was assigned was inappropriate.

The board acted within…