| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2769
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Smith
Age: 27
Address: 168 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Milk salesman
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Harry Smith, employer and brother
Summary of case: The local tribunal did not accept that he was essential to the business but did accept the medical statement as to his ill health. He had been examined at Richmond and passed for Sedentary Work at Home (C.III). W W Steuart Corry, Surgeon states Alfred Smith of 168 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, was under my care about three years ago suffering from Tuberculous Periostitis of the fibula about an inch above the right external malleolus.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1917. Allowed to 1 May 1917. |