| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5425
Appeal against conscription of: John Stockdale
Age: 34
Address: South Parade, Northallerton
Occupation: Plumber etc
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated.
Appellant: Major Hutton-Squire, National Service Representative
Summary of case: He was given exemption by the local tribunal as he was essential to the business. The national service representative appealed this decision stating: This man being 34 years of age, Grade 1 should be released for service. He is partner in the firm of J Stockdale & Sons, builders, joiners and plumbers. It is contended that this business could be carried on if this man was taken for the army. There are four other plumbers in Northallerton.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 26 Jun 1918. Dismissed. National Service appeal |