| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2796
Appeal against conscription of: John Winspear
Age: 37
Address: 55 The Crag, Whitby
Occupation: Bread baker
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, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Elizabeth Botham and Sons, Bakers, employers
Summary of case: Winspear had previously been rejected on health grounds but by28 Dec 1916 he had been passed B1. The appellants continually appealed to extend the original exemption of 1 Jan 1917 as Winspear was essential to the business. Winspear has a wife and seven children dependent on him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 14 Mar 1917. Dismissed |