| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5195
Appeal against conscription of: Wesley D Thorpe
Age: 28
Address: Sinnington
Occupation: Tailor
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated.
Appellant: J E Walker, National Service Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal stated that the national service representative was wrong in de-certifying this man as the exemption criteria has changed and Thorpe is in a low medical category. Walker disagrees and appeals against this decision by the local tribunal stating that it is not in the national interest for this man to remain in civilian life and no hardship would ensure if he were called up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 8 Jun 1918. Dismissed. National Service appeal |