| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4586
Appeal against conscription of: Cyril William Cambray
Age: 34
Address: Leases Hall, Bedale
Occupation: Groom and gardener
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Crombie & sons, Solicitor acting on behalf of Cyril W Cambray
Summary of case: The appellant is married to a wife who is so ill she is unable to look after them, suffering with Tubercular Glands and Epilepsy, sometimes 3 or 4 fits a day. He has 2 young children and as there are no near neighbours he must continually call at the cottage to check on the children. The appellant is classified B1. His employer is serving abroad and the appellant is the only man left of military age. If he cannot remain the house would have to be closed up. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3773]
Supporting evidence: Yes.
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Jan 1918. Allowed to 1 July 1918 |