| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:5476
Appeal against conscription of: George P Frank
Age: 30
Address: Stearsby, Easingwold
Occupation: Milk recorder
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act 1916
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Medical grade: C1-2
Appellant: J M Strickland, employer on behalf of George P Frank
Summary of case: In 1912 Frank had a very bad accident whilst working on his fathers farm. He was only able to do light work after this. He was obliged to give up and took on my current work as a milk recorder and secretary for the Live Stock Improvement Scheme under the Board of Agriculture. To enable a man above military age to join the army. This work is of national importance. He was rejected on military grounds as unfit.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1918. Dismissed. |