| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4710
Appeal against conscription of: Edgar V Wetherill
Age: 26
Address: Asenby, Westwood Road, Linthorpe
Occupation: Assistant schoolmaster
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act 1916
Grounds for appeal:
Appellant: W H C Horsfall, National Service Representative
Summary of case: No special or unusual circumstances would justify an exemption. He could easily be replaced by a woman. Leave refused to send the case to the Central Tribunal
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1918. Dismissed National Service Appeal |