| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3921
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Brickwell
Age: 30
Address: 14 Nansen St, Scarborough
Occupation: Cashier
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Major Boyce, Military Representative
Summary of case: Military appeal by Boyce in May 1917 and existing certificate of exemption which Brickwell had held for 12 months varied from conditional to temporary to 16 August 1917. Military appeal by Boyce on 17 May 1917: Not in national interest that Brickwell remains in civil employment as the work he does can be done by a woman. Boyces appeal was allowed and certificate cancelled. However, Brickwell not to be called up until 1 September 1917. Brickwell requested permission to appeal to the Central Tribunal and he completed a notice of appeal in July 1917 which was supported by Scarborough and Whitby Breweries Ltd. Permission was refused.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Jul 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal. |