| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3860
Appeal against conscription of: Saville Longbotham
Age: 33
Address: Market Place, Malton
Occupation: Assurance Asst. Supt
Local tribunal: Malton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J A Robinson, Superintendent of Insurance work
Summary of case: Appellant states work is of national importance however, a letter from the National Health Board states that in fact his work does not now fall into this category. The letter requests that it be taken into consideration as the government states that work in National Insurance must go on. Originally classed as B3 Longbotham was moved to Malton to replace a fit man who had been called up. After re-examination he was classed as B1 even though he suffers from an enlarged heart which affects his breathing.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed conditional exemption on remaining in present occupation |