| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1084
Appeal against conscription of: William Anthony Lawson
Age:40
Address: West Burton, Aysgarth
Occupation: Sub-Postmaster etc
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Anthony Lawson
Summary of case: Doing Government work in present position considered more important than if serving in His Majesties Forces considering age. Considered indispensable on account of inability to have present work carried on owning to the scarcity of men and women for long distance telegrams and letter delivery, also clerical work in office must have someone of experience.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jul 1916. Allowed. Conditional exemption. |