Bentley was drafted into the military in July 1917. It was thought that he would claim exemption from military service as a conscientious objector due to his religious faith, yet he chose to enlist in the army and serve his country in World War I.
Bentley was conscripted into the military in July 1917. It was assumed that he would claim exemption from military service as a conscientious objector due to his religious convictions, but instead, he chose to enlist in the army and serve his country during World War I.