| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1606
Appeal against conscription of: John Lodge
Age: 23
Address: Catterick, Darlington
Occupation: Carter
Local tribunal: Richmond 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, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Mrs S Lodge
Summary of case: John Lodge is undertaking work on Catterick military camp and therefore of national importance. He was in the Territorial Army when war broke out, served 11 months on the front and was gassed three times. He was recently discharged as a time-expired man.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Dismissed |