| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4992
Appeal against conscription of: Gilbert Parvin
Age: 18
Address: 90 Marton Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Locomotive fireman/ Shunter
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas Marvin Parvin, father and employer
Summary of case: Gilbert Parvin is employed by his father, Thomas, as a fireman and shunter on his fathers locomotive, which is involved in the removal of slag from the local munition works to a tip along with the wholesale transfer of foodstuffs. On the 11 January 1918 he was granted a final exemption until 1 May 1918 with no further right of appeal.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 4 May 1918. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |