| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5631
Appeal against conscription of: George Deacon Raine
Age: 32
Address: Golden Gall Hotel, Bishophill
Occupation: Licensed victualler
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: George Deacon Raine
Summary of case: Raine was leaving his wife in charge of the licensed victualler work for much of the time and was doing work of national importance at Ardol Ltd. Although his medical grading had been changed to Grade 2 from C2 or C3, he had a weak chest and perforation of both ear drums. The local tribunal gave him a monthÂ’s exemption. Raine appealed against this decision
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Aug 1918. Dismissed. |