| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3305
Appeal against conscription of: John Whitfield
Age: 40
Address: Buelah Lodge, Scarborough
Occupation: Solicitor
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Captain Huddart, Military Representative
Summary of case: Military representative states man is fit for garrison duty abroad and it is in the national interest to call him up as men are needed for the army. The local tribunal stated he is the most extensive advocate in Scarborough and regularly appears before the tribunal on behalf of others. They find it would not be in the national interest if Whitfield is called up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Apr 1917. Allowed. Decision of local tribunal varied, exempted to 31 July 1917. Military appeal |