| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2367
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Knaggs
Age: 32
Address: Low Hawsker, Nr Whitby
Occupation: Wheelwright, joiner etc.
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Thomas Knaggs
Summary of case: Occupation certified as being of national importance, and hardship would ensue if he undertook military service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Allowed to 1 Mar 1917 |