| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3523
Appeal against conscription of: W H Vipas
Age: 29
Address: 45 Gladstone St, Acomb
Occupation: Extractor of edible oils
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: not stated
Appellant: Allen Boothroyd, Military Representative
Summary of case: Vipas had appealed against his conscription to the local tribunal on grounds of family hardship, his wife being in need of sanatorium treatment.. The York City tribunal had thought that some time should be allowed under the circumstances. The military representative disagreed; The fact that Vipas is under 31 and passed for general service should be taken into account and he should be called up notwithstanding domestic hardship. The children can it is believed be attended to..
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal |