| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1002
Appeal against conscription of: George Cummins
Age: 40 years and 2 months
Address: Saltwick, Hawsker, Whitby
Occupation: Coast watcher and farmer
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major General J K Trotter, Military Representative
Summary of case: Cummins was granted absolute exemption by the local tribunal, provided he remained in his present occupation and in the services of the coastguard. The military representative appealed on the grounds that it was not in the national interests that Cummins remain in his present occupation, and that no hardship would ensue. Further, coastguards were instructed not to employ men of military age unless unfit for army or exempt from service.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916. Dismissed |