| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 588
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Marwood Fawcett
Age: Not stated
Address: East Grange, Scruton, Bedale
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Fawcett, father and employer
Summary of Case: Arthur Marwood Fawcett had a brother, Albert Hawes Fawcett. Arthur had been granted an absolute exemption on 7 Mar 1916 by the local tribunal. On 28 Mar 1916, the military representative said that as the brother, Albert, was medically unfit, he should have the exemption and Arthur should join the army.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |