| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4878
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Edward Smith
Age: 32
Address: 59 Dean Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Charles Edward Smith
Summary of case: I have a delicate wife and 4 children who are all dependant on my business. I have been in business for about 9 years. I was medically rejected under Lord Derby's scheme as I had appendicitis for 5 years and have been ruptured for many years. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4476]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 16 Apr 1918. Dismissed. |