| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3012
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Arthur Frank
Age: 37
Address: 37 Regent Terrace, Harrogate
Occupation: Butcher's manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Arthur Frank
Summary of case: The appellant had previously volunteered for service and was rejected. After then receiving calling up notice he was examined by the Medical Board at York and classified B.II. He suffers from varicose veins in both legs and lumbago. He then appealed under domestic grounds, his wife being very delicate and cannot work in the house. His son suffers with various medical problems and has undergone amputation of some of his limbs. Dr Bastable's certificate was to have been produced in support.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |