| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2456
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Percival
Age: 34
Address: The Cottage, Sanatorium, Aysgarth
Occupation: Electrician 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: J W Smith, The Sanatorium, Aysgarth. Treatment of persons suffering from Tuberculosis
Summary of case: The appeal by the Sanatorium at Aysgarth was supported by the North Riding of Yorkshire Insurance Committee. Percival is the sole male employee and specially trained to control the Electric Plant. He is Sanitary Supervisor and the Sanitorium is required to adhere strictly to regulations. He also helps in growing vegetables and as horseman. Absolutely essential. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1083]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. |