| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3639
Appeal against conscription of: John Wilfred Hopper
Age:27
Address: 128 Prospect Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Chemist's assistant
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: J Boyce Major, Military Representative
Summary of case: About 17 months ago Hooper was rejected for military service. Medically passed as C1.He then undertook to study for a pharmaceutical exam, failing at first attempt. Needs further exemption to enable a resit of exam. The local tribunal had granted a temporary exemption until 31 July 1917. The military representative appealed against this decision, stating: 'That as the man is single and under 31 years of age, it is not of national importance that he should be retained in civil employment'.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 may 1917 Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |