| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5645
Appeal against conscription of: John Sheriff Ellis
Age: 37
Address: 5 Sandside, Scarborough
Occupation: Fish salesman
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Medical grade: A
Appellant: John Sheriff Ellis
Summary of case: Local tribunal granted a temporary exemption to 10 April 1918. The national service representative appealed this decision stating that it was no longer in the national interest that this man continues in civil life. Ellis appealed this decision stating; National importance and personal hardship. Certified Occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Aug 1918. Allowed to 31 Dec 1918. |