| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3386
Appeal against conscription of: John Thornton
Age: 30
Address: 4 Carlton Terrace, Thirsk
Occupation: [June] Hay Cutter
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Lieut. F. E. Walker, Recruiting Officer, Northallerton
Summary of case: That this man being passed now as fit for General Service the temporary exemption granted by the Thirsk local tribunal to 1 August 1917 should be reduced considerably:- It is considered that exemption till June 1 is sufficient to meet the Case, and that it should be final. The man was found unfit on 24 May 1916 owing to Eczema.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Apr 1917 Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |