| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3883
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Thompson Scott
Age: 18
Address: West Lee Nunthorpe Avenue, Scarcroft Road York
Occupation: Grocers assistant
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: 3 July1917 the local tribunal granted exemption until 6 Oct 1917. The military representative stated that this man being A and 18 years old ought to go into the army at once instead of Oct. It is evident that had not been the son of his father he would not have been asked for. The business is a large one but even if this man goes they will be better off than competitors in York.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jul 1917Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal |