| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 864
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Horace Press
Age: 25
Address: 14 Hillsborough Terrace, Burton Lane, York
Occupation: Barman
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: G H Mennell, solicitor
Summary of Case: Physical unfitness for general service owing to his absolute inability to walk more than very short distances due to deformed toes. The appeal was withdrawn as GH Mennell states in a letter to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal ; The fact is that the man [Press] went up to the Barracks with a view to joining the Artillery, and was told that he had not previously been before the medical board. Although this was, of course, a mistake he was subjected to a second examination and was certified as being fit for garrison duty only abroad.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jun 1916. Withdrawn |