| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3178
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Ian Alexander Hicks
Age: 18
Address: Market Weighton
Occupation: Science student
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: None stated
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Hicks is a medical student studying towards a competitive scholarship to London University. Application to local tribunal was for temporary exemption which was granted to allow Hicks to complete his studies and sit his exams. He would then join up when called. The military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal |