| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2557
Appeal against conscription of: George Hodge Wildsmith
Age: Not stated
Address: North Cowton, Darlington
Occupation: Joiner etc
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Hodge Wildsmith
Summary of case: He is engaged in necessary wok of an indispensable nature to agriculture which is of national interest and importance. Appellant is the sole joiner, cartwright, undertaker in two parishes with a population of between four and five hundred, the chief occupation of which is agriculture. Includes petition from local farmers supporting appeal. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1337]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917 |