| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1267
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Robert Edwin Harold Green
Age: 28
Address: 3 Mansfield Cottages, Strensall
Occupation: Pottery trade
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: JREH Green
Summary of case: It was agreed that the elder unmarried brother Javan would enter the colours in place of JREH Green but an exemption certificate was never issued. (two years of paperwork chasing up exemption certificate is attached to the Notice of Appeal dating up to Jan 1918). Opinion of the local tribunal is that his unmarried brother should be called up in his place.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |