| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2593
Appeal against conscription of: William Shaw
Age: 36
Address: Gunnerside, Richmond
Occupation: Joiner etc,
Local tribunal: Reeth 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: William Shaw
Summary of case: The only son of a widowed mother. I have closed my shop and am working in munitions and am sawing timber. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/964]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional whilst in present occupation and in joining the Volunteer Training Corps. |