| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 155
Appeal against conscription of: William George St John Shannon
Age: 26 years and 6 months
Address: Scorton Grammar School
Occupation: Senior master, Scorton School
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: W G St John Shannon
Summary of case: Applicant is the only assistant master and said the headmaster would be unable to manage the school without him. He also has a dependant aunt whose rent he pays. Application initially refused, but exemption was granted until 1 May 1916
Supporting evidence:
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Mar 1916. Exemption granted until 1 May 1916 |