| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3050
Appeal against conscription of: Douglas Russell
Age: 25
Address: 105 Tennyson Avenue, Scarborough
Occupation: Dental mechanic
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: C W Caddy, for employer
Summary of case: Russell had been granted exemption on the grounds of his employment but the military representative had applied to have this cancelled. This application was allowed in Jan 1917. However Russell's employer Caddy then appealed on the grounds of National service [and] serious hardship.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917 Dismissed |