| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2420
Appeal against conscription of: George William Wood
Age: 25
Address: 58 Wellington Street, York
Occupation: Milk dealer
Local tribunal: York City 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: George Crombie, solicitor, on behalf of George William Wood
Summary of case: He was rejected on medical grounds in Jul 1916 and given exemption but subsequently passed fit for B1 service. He argues that as he is a dairyman he should not be called up before 1 Apr 1917. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1274].
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Allowed to 1 Apr 1917. |