| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2431
Appeal against conscription of: William Edward Johnson
Age: 22
Address: Low Houses, Snaizholme, Hawes
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: His father Edward Johnson could not manage the 310 acre farm without an experienced man. Three previous applications had resulted in temporary exemption for the man to appear before the Medical Board. Military representative appeals against decision on grounds 'inexpedient in the national interest this man be retained in civil employment in the present crisis beyond his exemption period'.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Military appeal. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. Decision of local tribunal varied. |