| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2709
Appeal against conscription of: William Pearson Holgreaves
Age: 35
Address: Ebberston, Snainton
Occupation: Drainage surveyor
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Hugh W Pearson, Solicitor on behalf of Muston and Yedingham Drainage, employer
Summary of case: Holgreaves had previously been granted exemption to 1 Jan 1917. His employer is now applying for a further exemption, as he is indispensable to the firm. [Papers contain Muston and Yedingham Drainage Acre Tax or Assessment for the year ending 12 Jan 1916.] [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1233]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917 Allowed before 31 Jul 1917 conditional on him remaining in his present occupation. |