| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3410
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Amos Victor Simpson
Age: 28
Address: Ribblesdale, Seamer Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Night telephone operator
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) hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Charles Amos Simpson
Summary of Case: Simpson has been passed fit for general service. He claims that this is a wrong certification and he is only fit for sedentary work and he wished to submit certificates from Dr Cuff and Dr Rhodes in support of the fact that he suffers from very pronounced flat feet and an enlarged heart. He is the only man left in his class of work at the newspaper and has the support of his employers. He also works as a night telephone operator, which is of national importance, particularly on occasions of air raids or other military or naval activity.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Apr 1917. Dismissed |