| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3484
Appeal against conscription of: Benjamin Foggitt
Age: 35
Address: 2 Melbourne Terrace, Sowerby
Occupation: Chemist
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: W H C Horsfall, Military Representative
Summary of case: Originally decided by local tribunal on 5 Jun 1917 an absolute exemption because he was medically unfit. On 14 April a military representative stated that 'owing to the more urgent demands for men by the army this man should serve instead of being retained in civil employment. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/737]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 May 1917 Allowed. Military appeal, certificate to be cancelled. 4 May 1917 |