| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3649
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Edgar Ainsley
Age: 40
Address: "Ashville", Ruswarp Lane, Whitby
Occupation: None
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal:
Appellant: George Brotchie, Military Representative
Summary of case: Ainsley stated that as Commander of the Whitby and District Volunteers I am responsible for the training of approximately 500 men. These duties are of national importance. The local tribunal granted him an exemption conditional on his remaining as commander of the Volunteer Training Corps. The military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 May 1917. Dismissed Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |