| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5467
Appeal against conscription of: Matthew Reid
Age: 40
Address: 149 Oxford Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Assistant schoolmaster
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Matthew Reid
Summary of case: The local tribunal stated that it was not in the national interest that he remains in the position of assistant schoolmaster, and cancelled his certificate of exemption. Reid appealed this decision stating that he is over 42 years of age and there were younger members of staff who could be more fitted to the war effort.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Jun 1918. Dismissed |