Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3179 Appeal against conscription of: Harold Dinsly Jennings White Age: 22 Address: 42 Nevern Square, Earls Court, London Occupation: Student of religion. Local tribunal: York City Council Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.4229 Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act Grounds for appeal: Not stated. Appellant: Harold Dinely Jennings White Summary of case: White had been an orderly with the Friends Ambulance Unit Hospital at Haxby Road, York. He left the unit on grounds of conscience. C A Herbert, the military representative, York appealed for a review of certificate of exemption. Local tribunal withdrew the certificate on 8 Mar 1917. North Riding Appeal Tribunal were dissatisfied with Whites replies to questions on 22 Mar 1917 and upheld withdrawal of the certificate. Adjourned the case for one month to ascertain nature of work applied for in Melton Mowbray. Appeal reheard and dismissed on 4 Jun 1917. White did not attend because he was in Cambridge for a meeting related to Serbian relief. Appeal to central tribunal dated 12 Jun 1917 submitted, but application refused on 5 April 1918 Supporting evidence: Yes Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Dismissed. |