| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3926
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Whipp
Age: 36
Address: 15 Valley Bridge Parade, Scarborough
Occupation: Architect chartered surveyor and valuer
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas William Whipp
Summary of case: Boyce appealed 2 May 1917 stating that it was no longer necessary for Whipp to remain in civil life and the certificate was withdrawn not to be called up before 1 July 1917. Whipp appealed stating the importance of his work and that serious hardship would ensue due to his mothers health. The appeal was withdrawn but he would not be called up before 16 September 1917. Whipp appealed to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal on 9 August 1917 on the grounds of his health and an offer of work in the Royal Engineers with the Yorkshire Coast Defence Area but the North Riding Appeal Tribunal were not prepared to hear his case again.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Jul 1917. Withdrawn. |