| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3029
Appeal against conscription of: William Thomas Ralph
Age: 34
Address: Blacksmith's Arms, Cloughton
Occupation: Small holder and licensed victualler
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: William T Ralph
Summary of case: Ralph said he had a wife and child; also that he had been medically rejected under the Derby Scheme, varicose veins, rheumatism, colic and appendicitis. He also did farm work and was a member of the Red Cross and did night duty. He had been passed for Home Service. The local tribunal were of the opinion he might be called to the Army and used as a substitute, thus releasing a fit man for the Army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917 : Dismissed |