| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 294
Appeal against conscription of: Stephen Charles Underwood
Age: 19
Address: St Johns Training College, York
Occupation: Teacher student in training
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of case: In his appeal to the local tribunal, Underwood wanted a temporary exemption to the end of July 1917, when he would finish his teacher training. He also stated he had been rejected for military service, as unfit, in 1915. He was granted exemption to 1 June 1916 but Major Herbert objected to this on the grounds he had no instructions to exempt students beyond 31 March. Exemption has been granted until June 1.[1916]
Supporting evidence:No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Dismissed |