| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3053
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Thompson
Age: 31
Address: 13 St Mary's Walk, Scarborough
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Captain G W Huddart Military Representative
Summary of case: The military representative appealed against the decision of the local tribunal as this man is passed for Bi and is only 31 years old. This case presents no features of greater hardship than many others. Richard Thompson claimed on his original appeal that he is a one man business supporting a family and a partially dependant mother. He was medically rejected under Lord Derby's scheme due to defective eyesight.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917. Allowed Military appeal certificate to be withdrawn but man not to be called up before 30 Apr 1917. |