| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4688
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Ward
Age: 33
Address: 13 Sussex Street, Scarborough
Occupation: Fish Carter
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Charles Ward
Summary of case: He had been discharged from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary on health grounds but the local tribunal had sent him to a special medical board which had passed him grade 3. The local tribunal then refused his application. Ward appealed against this decision stating: That it is more in the national interest that the applicant should continue in his present occupation and on the grounds of health.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1918. Adjourned sine die. |