| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2651
Appeal against conscription of: William Parsons Armstrong
Age: 37
Address: 49 Westgate, Guisborough
Occupation: Master joiner
Local tribunal: Guisborough Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William C Trevor, Military Representative
Summary of case: Armstrong having joined the Volunteers and being a member of the Fire Brigade
and owing to his special work and the state of his father's health and age, the Tribunal allowed him exemption until the 16 July 1917. He had already had a three month exemption. He did not enlist and he didn't attest. The local tribunal had been told about his essential work making special splints at the local hospital. The military representative appealed, saying none of the reasons for exemption applied.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 26 Jan 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Man not to be called up before 28 Feb 1917. Military appeal |