| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 994
Appeal against conscription of: James Smith Black
Age: 38
Address: 3 Broomfield Terrace, Bagdale
Occupation: Insurance superintendent
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: Yes. 25 Jul 1916
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of case: James Smith Black applied for absolute exemption on grounds of conscientious objection, his claim was accepted at local tribunal and absolute exemption was granted. Military representative appealed, but this was dismissed. Military Representative then appealed to the Central Tribunal in London regarding James Smith Black's work with the St John Ambulance Brigade - was this work in the national interest?
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916. Military representative was given leave to appeal to Central Tribunal |