| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4223
Appeal against conscription of: Matthew Simpson
Age: 41
Address: 90 Church Street, Whitby
Occupation: Butcher and farmer
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal had adjourned the appeal of Craig, who stated it was no longer in the national interest that this man should remain in his present occupation, but should be engaged in military service. Craig appealed against this adjournment to the Appeal Tribunal, stating the same appeal as previously.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Sep 1917. Withdrawn. Military appeal |