| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4069
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Westwater
Age: 33
Address: Runswick Lane, Hinderwell
Occupation: Insurance agent
Local tribunal: Hinderwell Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military representative
Summary of case: Westwater is an assurance agent for Prudential Assurance Company and doing the work of two agents who have already been called up. A letter supporting the application made by his employer stated Westwater had control of over 3000 policies the premiums having to be collected weekly over a large scattered area. Due to WestwaterÂ’s low classification, B iii, it was considered he was doing more useful work in his present occupation. The military representative appeals on the grounds that it is no longer in the national interest that this man remains in civil life.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Aug 1917. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be varied and exemption granted to 1 Oct 1917. |