| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1793
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Morgan
Age: 30
Address: Post Office, Grosmont
Occupation: Agricultural engineers traveller
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Frederick Morgan
Summary of Case: That it is more in the national interest that I should remain in my civil employment than be called up for military service. That serious hardship would ensue if I were called up for military service. I have been passed as fir for sedentary work abroad (B3). He feels could make a better contribution to the war effort by remaining in civilian service. Local tribunal found an over age man could be found to do his work.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Oct 1916. Dismissed. |