| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2577
Appeal against conscription of: John Mattison
Age: 31
Address: 4 Toll Booth, Market Place, Richmond
Occupation: Tinplate worker
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Mattison
Summary of case: Appeals against local tribunal decision which granted two months exemption. He is the only tinplate worker in the area and does work for the military camp having recently purchased new equipment to cater for the enlarged military camp. He is trying to dispose of his business but cannot do it in the time allowed.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1917, Dismissed |