| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1536
Appeal against conscription of: Chapman Wood
Age: 37
Address: Littlebeck, Sneaton, Whitby
Occupation: Roadsman
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, b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: Chapman Wood
Summary of case: States it is in the national interest that he continues in his current occupation, but he is willing to accept work of national importance somewhere within reach of his own district, and thereby release some younger man for service.]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sep 1916 Dismissed |