| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1233
Appeal against conscription of: William Pearson Holgreaves
Age: 34
Address: Ebberston, York
Occupation: Drainage surveyor and manager for Muston and Yeddingham Drainage
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Hugh W Pearson, solicitor and agent for the Directors of the Drainage board.
Summary of case: The board stated that Wm Holgreaves was essential to the maintenance of the drainage system of 12000 acres in the Derwent valley, because of his experience and local knowledge. In a document Rider A Hugh W Pearson writes: It was obvious that some of the members of the tribunal were prejudiced and expressed such prejudice as arising from the fact that Mr Holgreaves is himself a member of the Advisory Committee although he did not adjudicate when his own case was before the Committee, and in other respects irrelevant matters were considered, and the application was not treated on its merits.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Jul 1916. Allowed exemption until 1 Jan 1917 conditional upon his remaining in the same occupation. |