| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3771
Appeal against conscription of: J W Cherry
Age: 33
Address: 7 Toll Booth, Richmond
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Major Charles P Carr, Military Representative
Summary of case: Passed C1 by the Medical Board in Sept 1916 and granted temporary exemption to 1 Jan 1917. He was a widower with four children, and had asthma. He could not stand the strain of training and practically useless when having an attack. He had three more months exemption provided he joined the Voluntary Training Corps. In May 1917 he asked about exemption as he was getting married (again) in June 1917. Two more months were then granted provided he continued with the Voluntary Training Corps. The military representative asked for the exemption to be revoked, as Cherry had made no attempt to combine business with other butchers.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Jun 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal Decision of local tribunal varied. Man exempt to 1 Oct 1917. |