| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3774
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Edward Scarth
Age: 39
Address: Silver Street, Masham
Occupation: Brewer's clerk
Local tribunal: Masham Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Henry Scrope, Substitution Officer/Military Representative
Summary of case: On first application Scarth was granted conditional exemption and was deemed fit for garrison duty at home. In Jun 1917 Henry Scrope appeals against this decision stating that due to a shortage of men, Scarth should go up, as men of 50 are fighting in the army. In Jul 1917 Scrope appeals again stating that Scarth being a brewerÂ’s clerk is seen to be needed by the army and can be replaced by a 'lady clerk.'
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jul 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal. |