| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4448
Appeal against conscription of: Theophilus Wye
Age:34
Address:42 Emerald Street, Saltburn
Occupation: Electric crane driver
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Bolckow Vaughan & Co Ltd, Cleveland iron and steel works, employer.
Summary of case: This man was offered full employment as fitterÂ’s labourer by the Substitution Officer. Owing to disabilities, large left inguinal hernia and lesser right hernia, he was deemed unfit and trained as an electric crane driver. Medical certificate states that medical rating of B1 is too high. To be re-examined by a National Service Medical Board.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Nov 1917. Dismissed |