| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5207
Appeal against conscription of: Robert William Stubbs
Age: 26
Address: 7 Scott Street, York
Occupation: Ironmonger
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated.
Appellant: Allen Borthings, National Service Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal stated that as he was fit, he should use the temporary exemption to organise his affairs before returning to service. The national service representative appealed this decision stating that it is no longer in the national interest that this man remains in civil employment.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 8 Jun 1918. Dismissed. National Service appeal |