| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5553
Appeal against conscription of: William Ditchburn
Age: 42
Address: The Cottage, Bar Church, Scarborough
Occupation: Caretaker and canteen worker
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: John A Middleton, employer. Minister of religion, Bar Convent, York.
Summary of case: Ditchburn works in a canteen set up by the church in October 1914 to provide rest, recreation and refreshment for troops. He has previously been granted exemption on the grounds that his voluntary work is of national importance. Subsequent changes in the Military Service Act regarding work of national importance and maximum age for call up have rendered his previous exemption null. Middleton appeals for a further exemption.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Jul 1918. Dismissed. |