| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1302
Appeal against conscription of: John Francis Lyth
Age: 40
Address: Iburndale, Sleights
Occupation: Jobbing mason
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Major General J K Trotter, Military Representative
Summary of case: Lyth believes that as a jobbing mason in employment his skill is essential due to half the workforce being enlisted. He is also secretary of the Oddfellows Society which involves financial and clerical work including detailed administration which can only be carried out by experienced men. He has 4 dependants. The military representative disagrees.
Supporting evidence: Employer's letter
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Nov 1916 |