| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 482
Appeal against conscription of: Lewis Wilks
Age: Not stated
Address: 4 Roseberry Terrace, Great Ayton
Occupation: Painter and paper hanger.
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Lewis Wilkes
Summary of case: The local tribunal responded to Wilkss appeal, that this case be postponed for a months to allow enquiries to be made with regard to this mans discharge from the army. These investigations revealed that Wilks enlisted some months ago as a driver in the A.S.C. Horse Transport but failed to pass the driving test and was discharged
the tribunal can see no valid reason why he should be exempted from service. In his appeal to the North Riding appeal tribunal, Wilks states I am the only son and my father is unable to do any work in consequence of an accident six years ago
. I did join the Army 15 months ago as I had no work but I was sent back home and got work
.I am working night and day for W Grayson of Saltburn as the season for my trade has commenced. I come home to Great Ayton each weekend.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 May 1916. Dismissed. |