| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2945
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Richmond
Age: 27
Address: Ainderby Quernhow, Thirsk
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: W W Warde Lt. Colonel, Military Representative
Summary of case: This 27 year old single man, not in a certified occupation, would be doing work of more national importance in the army. His father should replace him with a non-eligible man. Local tribunal state ' that there is a scarcity of joiners in the district and also on account of domestic disabilities'.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Mar 1917 Dismissed. Military appeal |