| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2970
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Marwood
Age: 37
Address: Carlton Husthwaite, Thirsk
Occupation: Farm work
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Mrs Fred Marwood, wife
Summary of case: Marwood had been rejected on medical grounds in November 1915, but was called up again in September 1916, when he produced a certificate from his own doctor saying that he had been treated for heart disease for 12 years. The appeal was adjourned for a Special Medical examination, which found him fit (category A) and the appeal was dismissed. This further appeal by his wife was solely on the grounds that she was pregnant and expected to be confined about the end of March 1917.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Dismissed, but not to be called up before 1 Apr 1917 |