| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 313
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Wilfred Coghlan
Age: 36
Address: 23 Blossom Street, York
Occupation: Physician and surgeon
Local tribunal: York City 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: Charles Wilfred Coghlan
Summary of Case: Local tribunal thought that as a young unmarried medical man he should be in RAMC His case was that he had gone into partnership with a much older doctor, and would incur financial loss under the partnership agreement. He stated that the civilian population of York was already short on medical care, as many doctors had enlisted. He had also offered to work at the military hospital as well as his work at the York Dispensary.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Withdrawn |