| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2074
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Rhodes
Age: 38
Address: Earswick, York
Occupation: Foreman carpenter
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 granted him temporary exemption, and again been exempted to carry out only government work. Employer cannot find other suitable men to take his place.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |