| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 301
Appeal against conscription of: Ambrose George Kirby
Age: 33
Address: St. John College, York
Occupation: Student in training
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: c) education or training
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Given a temporary exemption until 1 Aug 1916 by local tribunal to enable him to take his examinations in July, only wanted exemption until recognised as a trained certificated teacher. Also failed for general service only passed fit for home service. 8 brothers, 5 attested, 2 at front, 1 invalided out of Navy. Military representative objected as First Year man and no instructions in respect of students postponed further than 31 Mar 1916.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal:3 Apr 1916. Dismissed |