| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2156
Appeal against conscription of: Willie Hill
Age: 18
Address: Silver Street, Masham
Occupation: Coal carter
Local tribunal: Masham Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Captain Clements, Military Representative
Summary of case: Hill works for his father's coal business. His father sought a temporary exemption which was granted to 1 Jan 1917, on the grounds that he needed him to run his business. Also, his other son had joined up in 1914 and was currently in hospital waiting for an artificial leg following wounds. The papers mention Hill being referred for a medical examination but nothing further is shown. The Military representative appealed against the conditional exemption.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Nov 1916. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled |