| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2650
Appeal against conscription of: William Mitchell
Age: 32
Address: 19 Bennison Street, Guisborough
Occupation: Manager, branch shop
Local tribunal: Guisborough Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: William C Trevor, Military Representative
Summary of case: Mitchell's employer had appealed against conscription on the grounds he could not be replaced. Conditional exemption was granted by the local tribunal, when a second application was made and further exemption was granted to 16 April 1917. The military representative then appealed, saying Mitchell was a seller only, and a man ineligible for the army could do that. The representative also said there is no reason why the man should be deprived of the opportunity of distinguishing himself in the service of his King and country.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 26 Jan 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Man not to be called up before 28 Feb 1917. Military appeal |