| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2149
Appeal against conscription of: George Dunn
Age: 40
Address: 36 Bargate, Richmond
Occupation: Roadman and quarryman
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J Hodgson, employer, surveyor to Richmond Rural District Council
Summary of case: Dunn had been granted a series of concurrent exemptions because he was needed to repair the roads between Richmond and the military camp, [Catterick?] after quarrying stone with gelignite, which is a job for experienced men only. The local tribunal decided that other ways should be found to repair the roads.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916. Dismissed |