| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3412
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Swales
Age: 25
Address: 3 Brinkburn Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Horsedealer and carriage proprietor
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) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Captain GW O Huddart, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Swales doctor thinks he shouldnt be called up because it proves fatal to Swales father who is 70 years old and suffers from chronic bronchitis and hearth disease. He also has a partially dependent invalid mother and invalid sister to care for. Swales own health is very bad and he feels he is unfit for military duties owing to chronic dyspepsia, as shown by the testimony of three doctors which has not been presented at the local tribunal hearing. The local tribunal adjourned for Swales to be seen by the local medical board on 29 Nov 1916 and 28 Feb 1917. Local tribunal granted conditional exemption to 29 Mar 1917. The military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Apr 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal |