| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1875
Appeal against conscription of: James Brown
Age: 22
Address: No 2 Tanyard, Northallerton
Occupation: Butt lifter and shed man in leather tannery
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Walker, employer
Summary of case: This man is in a certified occupation producing leather the whole of which is going for government requirements in the Army and Navy. Production at our yard has had to be seriously curtailed already on account of not being able to get available labour. Appeal withdrawn in letter from employer 28 October 1916, the man has expressed a wish to join the colours.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Withdrawn. |