| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2389
Appeal against conscription of: Oscar Elliott Graham
Age: 33
Address: 15 Falcon Terrace, Whitby
Occupation: Sanitary Inspector
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of Case: He was employed by Whitby Urban District Council and had a wide variety of responsibilities including public cleansing and dealing with infectious diseases. Supporting letter from the Council stating that his work was indispensable from the public health point of view. The military representative appealed to the local tribunal on 23 Oct 1916 requesting that his exemption be removed but it was extended to 29 Jan 1917 with leave to apply. The military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Dismissed Military appeal |