| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5680
Appeal against conscription of: William J Simpson
Age: 30
Address: Bridge Street, Yarm
Occupation: Chemists assistant
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Not stated
Grounds for appeal: a) remain in present occupation, g) certified occupation
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: J M Liddle, District manager, Boots Pure Drug Co Ltd
Summary of case: The Nottingham certificate of exemption, held by this man, can only be withdrawn, transferred, or in any way deal with by the Nottingham Tribunal itself. Instructions to the national service representative cannot supersede or override statutory rules and regulations. The case should have been referred back to Nottingham tribunal with Military Service Order R. 185, April 25, 1918, Page 8 Section 21. It is in the national interest that this man be retained in his present occupation.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sep 1918. Withdrawn as Simpson joined the army. |