| Description | North Riding Appeal tribunal number: 2409
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Daniel
Age: 20
Address: Shipton, York
Occupation: Blacksmith
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for Appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: D. Wilkinson, Military Representative
Summary of case: His employer applied for exemption as he is engaged in a certified occupation. The local tribunal granted exemption to 1 April 1917 conditional on his joining and remaining an active member of the North Riding Volunteer Regiment as they felt it vital that agricultural machinery be maintained. The military representative argued that there were other blacksmiths available to do the work.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal. |