| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4061
Appeal against conscription of: Tom Trowsdale
Age: 38
Address: 8 Bar Street, Scarborough
Occupation: Fruiterer
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: None stated
Appellant: Lt FitzGerald, Military Representative
Summary of case: Trowsdale had been granted a temporary exemption because it was a one man business with a £3000 turnover and he was in poor health. The military representative appealed on the basis that it was no longer of national importance for him to remain in civil life. He had been granted temporary exemption to 30 Jan 1918 but on further appeal by the military representative, this was brought back to 15 Oct 1917.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Aug 1917. Allowed Military Appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |