| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2776
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas H Blewitt
Age: 39
Address: 3 Waterloo Cottages, Ruswarp
Occupation: Insurance agent
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Hutton, employer
Summary of case: In December 1916 the local tribunal withdrew his exemption on the application of the military representative. His appeal to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal pointed out that he had only been passed C1 and his present work was of greater national importance that he could perform at this grade in the army. He is assisting in the work of dispensing medical, sanatorium and sickness benefit to the civilian population and also to wounded soldiers and sailors. He is also in charge of a large corps of cadets for training and other purposes.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. |