| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2071
Appeal against conscription of: Francis John Pulleyn
Age: 38
Address: Haxby, York
Occupation: Bricklayer
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Robert James Pulleyn, employer
Summary of case: Local tribunal had granted exemption provided he continued in government contracts. He is struggling to find other men not of military age to do the work
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |