| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4712
Appeal against conscription of: Claude Collier Abbott, MA
Age: 28
Address: Strathmore, Devonshire Rd, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Assistant schoolmaster
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: Yes 11 March 1918
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal:
Appellant: North Riding Appeal Tribunal
Summary of case: The North Riding Appeal Tribunal granted conditional exemption this was reviewed in September 1917 and they confirmed their previous decision in January 1918. The National Service Representative appealed against this decision. The Governors of the school state that It would be highly injurious in the interests of the school if the man was taken away. The appeal Tribunal considered, notwithstanding the mans classification, that a sufficient case had not been made by the National Service representative to justify them reversing their decision. They therefore send the case for adjudication to the Central Tribunal.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 April 1918. Dismissed National Service Appeal |