| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1553
Appeal against conscription of: Edward Freestone
Age: 36
Address: 24 Grove Street, Whitby
Occupation: Bakers foreman
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Ralph H MacKridge, employer
Summary of case: That the decision of the local tribunal is ultra vires Temporary exemption until 15 Sep 196 inclusive final conditional on his following his present occupation and remaining in the Volunteer Training Corps on grounds a, d and e.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sep 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |