| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2090
Appeal against conscription of: George V S Frank
Age: 26
Address: High Hall, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Architect's assistant
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation. e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: A E Saunders, military representative
Summary of case: George Frank had twice offered his services to the Army and been rejected on medical grounds. He enclosed two medical reports, one from the District Recruiting Surgeon, which list his deformities. He had been classified as B certificate in September 1916. From his application, Frank would have joined up had he been passed as fit. The military representative said that the local tribunal had no jurisdiction to grant exemption in medical cases.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Nov 1916. Dismissed. Military appeal. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |