| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2402
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Wood
Age: 32
Address: Eastfield Road, Thornton Road, Pickering
Occupation: Flour salesman etc
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: D Hurtley and Sons Ltd, employer
Summary of Case: The employers felt he could not be replaced. He was married with four children and was a member of the Volunteer Training Corps. Wood is indispensable to the firm.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Withdrawn. |