| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1268
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: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Javan Green, brother and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states he employs his brother as thrower, setter, burner and packer and is the only other skilled potter apart from himself. Local tribunal states that appellant was given temporary exemption and it is their opinion that one of the brothers should enlist. Appellant being the older and unmarried brother in their opinion would be the more suitable to join the colours. This opinion is stated on the North Riding Appeal Tribunal decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Jul 1916. Dismissed |