British Military Service Tribunals, 1916-18 : a very much abused body of men'
Military Service Tribunals were formed following the introduction of conscription in January 1916, to consider applications for exemption from military service. Swiftly, they gained two opposing yet equally unflattering reputations. In the eyes of the military, they were soft, obstructionist?old duf...
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Table of Contents:
- Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Note on the medical gradingof enlisted men; 1. Introduction; 2. The Tribunal system: provenance, characteristics and issues; 3. The matter of conscience; 4. Boot and shoe; 5. Agriculture; 6. Directing heads, sole tradersand the professions; 7. Rank, deference and empathy; 8. Fitness to serve; 9. The Tribunals and the Volunteer Training Corps; 10. Conclusion; Appendix 1 Appeals Tribunal files, minutes, register books held at the Northamptonshire Records Office.
- Appendix 2 Central and Middlesex AppealsTribunal files, minute books, registers etc.held at the National ArchivesReferences; Index.