| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2452
Appeal against conscription of: John Willie Alderson
Age: 22
Address: Walden, Aysgarth
Occupation: Shepherd etc.
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
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Employer appealed to local tribunal stating that it was impossible to continue to run the farm without Alderson. He previously had three employees. Temporary exemption granted to 31 Mar 1917 and in meantime man to appear before Medical Board. Military representative appealed on grounds that it was 'inexpedient in the national Interest this man be retained in his civil employment in the present crisis beyond his exemption period'. 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. |