| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 388
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Clemett
Age: 32
Address: 4 Belgrave Terrace Sowerby Thirsk
Occupation: Headmaster of Sowerby Boys School
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Charles Stewart, Chairman of School Managers
Summary of Case: Only male teacher in a boys school of 110 scholars. Needed to maintain discipline and efficiency. Impossible to get a male teacher to take his place.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1916 Dismissed |