| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4714
Appeal against conscription of: John William Newbiggin
Age: 28
Address: 50 Bush Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Assistant schoolmaster
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: Yes
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
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: 18 February 1918. Dismissed National Service Appeal |