| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2948
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Whitwell Calvert
Age: 46
Address: Victoria Avenue, Thirsk
Occupation: Coal depot manager
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Capt. Horsfall, Military Representative
Summary of case: 'If this man is in a certified occupation it is no longer in the National interests that he should remain in civil employment, but should join the army.' [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1855]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Mar 1917 Dismissed by consent. Military Appeal |