| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3893
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Calvert
Age: 29
Address: 26 Colliergate, York
Occupation: Plumber
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested.
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Allen Boothroyd, Military Representative
Summary of case: Local tribunal granted exemption to 6 Jan 1918. Military representative appealed against this: This man is under 31 and passed A. He assists in a small business carried on by his father, and the national needs are such that his retention in civil employment is not justified.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jul 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Not to be called up before 15 Aug 1917. Military appeal |