| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1861
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Graham
Age: 29
Address: Streatlam, Danby Wiske
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major T G Wrightson, Military Representative
Summary of case: 29 year single and physically fit should not be retained in civil employment. Employer has achieved absolute exemption for his other son aged 30.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed Military appeal. Exempt to 1 Jan 1917. |