| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1627
Appeal against conscription of: John William Andrew. Jnr
Age: 19
Address: Bellerby, Leyburn
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: Andrew had been granted a temporary exemption on employment grounds (he was a horseman) and the military representative's appeal against this had been dismissed. However, when an extension was sought, the military representative appealed again and, this time, his appeal was allowed.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Sep 1916. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate cancelled |