| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1944
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Kirkham
Age: Not stated
Address: 22 Craven Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Invoice clerk
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: Yes. 30 Nov 1916
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity, f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Mrs S A Kirkham, mother
Summary of case: Walter Kirkham is suffering from organic heart disease. He has been passed as C3, sedentary work at home. After being examined by three doctors, the North Riding Appeal Tribunal decided not to re-hear the case, but to extend the exemption to 31 Mar 1917.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Nov 1916. Case reviewed 12 Dec 1916 and exemption allowed to 31 Mar 1917 in letter to him |