| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2623
Appeal against conscription of: Lewis Johnson
Age: 34
Address: Pear Tree House, Spennithorne
Occupation: Groom etc
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Miss Violet Chaytor, employer
Summary of case: On 7 Oct 1916 North Riding Appeal Tribunal gave him exemption until 1 Jan 1917, and on 20 Jan 1917 his appeal was adjourned pending a medical examination. On 15 Feb 1917 Miss Violet M Chaytor, his employer, appealed to extend the initial exemption stating that Johnson is employed as groom but is also described as "generally useful man" about his employer's estate and works for other farmers on his employer's estate whenever he has spare time. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1714]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Dismissed. |