James Gilbert

AKA: Jim Gilbert
Released
Gender:Male
Era:1960s
State:California
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Biography

James Gilbert, also known as Jim Gilbert, was a Navy conscientious resister confined at Treasure Island after refusing orders connected with his peace insignia. He later participated in civilian peace activities.

Case

Charges: Disobedience of military orders in conscientious resistance
Arrested: Dec 10, 1965
Sentence: The Civil Liberties Docket reports a 30-day sentence in December1965 and a six-month hard-labor sentence in January1966 following refusal of prisoner rehabilitation classes. A December1966 Berkeley Barb interview confirms isolation in the Treasure Island brig, transfer to another stockade, and subsequent discharge. Actual time served and the release date remain unknown.

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