| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2018
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Henry Young
Age: 35
Address: 177 Monkton Terrace, Poppleton Road, York
Occupation: Upholsterer and House Carpenter
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Charles Henry Young
Summary of Case: Attested under the Derby Scheme and the medical board passed him fit for home service, owing to an old 'severe' leg injury. Later he was passed for general service. His doctor has said he is unfit for military service as he has very tender scars behind his knee due to severe injury. He carries out repairs for W F Greenwood antique dealers and does upholstering for other shops in the city. Wife in delicate state of health.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed. |