| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2072
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Pulleyn
Age: 28
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: He has had temporary exemption to carry out only government work. He is one of three brothers and the local tribunal stated that one should serve the colours. RJ Pulleyn states that this man is indispensable to him as he is needed to carry out the government contracts.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed. |