| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2173
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Leonard
Age: 36
Address: 43 West Road, Loftus
Occupation: Journeyman joiner
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Arthur Garnett, employer
Summary of Case: Garnett claims that Leonard is employed in work of national interest, repairing public buildings and school damaged by air raids. He originally had a 1 month exemption. He withdrew his appeal as he decided to join the Royal Navy Air Service at York
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Nov 1916 Withdrawn |