| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1121
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph William Wood
Age: 30
Address: Cliff Cottage, Great Ayton
Occupation: Secretary etc
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: Geo. A. Burton, employer
Summary of case: Company secretary essential to brokerage business in the iron and steel trade. Asking for 6 months postponement to wind up the business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jul 1916. Dismissed |