| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2381
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Firth
Age:34
Address: Crescent Avenue, Whitby
Occupation: Electrician etc
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested.
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of Case: His work was largely maintaining and repairing motor cars and motor fishing boats chiefly used for military purposes and by doctors. The local tribunal granted exemption conditional on remaining in his current occupation. The military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Dismissed Military appeal |