| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1313
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph William Wilkinson
Age: 37
Address: East Ayton, West Ayton
Occupation: Clog maker
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Wilkinson
Summary of case: A widower with a four year old child, stating that his main work is in the certified profession of clog making. However, the local tribunal states that the appellant's father runs the clog business and the appellant is mainly employed in running his coal and antique businesses.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |