| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2049
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Wharran Shearman
Age: 36
Address: 34 St Ann's Street, York
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, c) education or training, d) serious hardship
Appellant: J W Maw & Sons, Builders and Contractors, employer
Summary of case: He had been granted exemption to 1 Oct 1916. He is the only joiner the company has left and they have various contracts, including with the government departments, for which he is needed. Leave to appeal to the central tribunal was refused.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/870]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed. |