| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4212
Appeal against conscription of: William Smith
Age: 42
Address: 6 Wykeham Street, Scarborough
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Lieut J F Vesey Fitzgerald, Military representative
Summary of case: Smith had previously held Certificates of Exemption. The military representative had appealed. The local tribunal had taken into account Smith's age, his invalid mother, hardship and the fact it might be better if he was reserved for substitution. They had granted him a conditional exemption on 22 March 1917 [end date not stated]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Sept 1917 Military appeal dismissed |