| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 689
Appeal against conscription of: Sam Atha
Age: 28
Address: Bay Horse Inn, Murton, York
Occupation: Licenced victualler
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Sam Atha
Summary of Case: Requesting exemption until his wife has recovered from her illness and can carry on the business. A subsequent letter dated 31 May 1916 from Rowntree & Co states that he was examined on 4 May 1916 and rejected as medically unfit.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Allowed to 1 Oct 1916 |