| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4068
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Sharp
Age: 23
Address: 27 Victoria Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Lorryman
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: None stated
Appellant: W Boyce, Major, Military representative
Summary of case: The military representative states it is no longer in the national interest that this man remains in civil life. However, Sharps employer, Mr Davison, stated that Sharp was medically unfit but no reason given. Sharpe's work delivering flour to bake houses was considered of national importance and had he been employed in this work on a certain date he would have been entitled to exemption. Although the military representative, Douglas Jamieson, military representative, did not assent to the application, the local tribunal had considered that the work was essential but would withdraw the temporary exemption if the military authorities could provide a replacement. W Boyce appealed on the grounds that that the work was no longer of national importance. [Note: 27 Victoria Street seems to be the address of Sharpe's employer as the address on the application for exemption is 15 Oxford Street]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Aug 1917. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be varied and exemption granted to 16 Oct 1917. Final. |