| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4280
Appeal against conscription of: Stephen Kirby
Age: 33
Address: Elton House, Sowerby, Thirsk
Occupation: Coal merchant and auctioneer
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Lieutenant F E Walker, recruiting Officer, Northallerton. Military Representative, Thirsk Tribunal.
Summary of Case: The Thirsk Tribunal confirmed the conditional exemption (previously granted) on Sept 26 when the case was brought up for review. Though this man has very considerable business obligations I wish this case to be considered by the Appeal tribunal at the same time as that of the other Auctioneer in Thirsk Viz. C H Freeman, Chapel Street, Thirsk, who has entered a claim for extension of exemptions with the Appeal Tribunal, with a view to the release of one of them for the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1917. Withdrawn. Military appeal |