| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2447
Appeal against conscription of: William Percival
Age:21
Address: Thoresby, Carperby
Occupation: Ploughman etc
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Employer appealed to local tribunal on grounds that Percival was sole help on farm. Temporary exemption granted until Mar 31 1917. Military representative appealed on grounds that 'Inexpedient in the national interest that this man be retained in civil employment in the present crisis beyond his exemption'. Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917 or until suitable substitute found whichever is the sooner. Decision of local tribunal varied. |