| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4721
Appeal against conscription of: John Alfred Bland
Age: 20
Address: c/o Mr H Hardcastle, Long Street, Easingwold
Occupation: Motor mechanic
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Major Charles P Cass, National Service Representative
Summary of case: That it is not in the national interests that this man aged 20 passed grade 2, and single should remain in his present civil employment as a motor driver and car repairer, especially in view of the fact that his employer who appealed for him is of military age and medical category A and is employing another man also of military age. The employer has two lads ages 16 and 17 respectively who could replace the youth in question in a very short time, or if not a man over military age or discharged or unfit man should be obtained.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Mar 1918. Allowed National Service Appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |