| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2457
Appeal against conscription of: Christopher Walker Junior
Age: 28
Address: West Witton, Leyburn
Occupation: Plumber etc
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Christopher Walker Junior
Summary of case: On the grounds of being a sanitary and hydraulic engineer constantly engaged in work of national importance. My brother and partner being in munitions work at Messrs Armstrong and Whitworths acid works. I am left in sole charge of an extensive business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Dismissed but not to be called up until 1 Feb 1917, |