| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2779
Appeal against conscription of: John Francis Lyth
Age: 39
Address: Iburndale, Sleights
Occupation: Secretary of Oddfellows
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Francis Lyth
Summary of case: He had been granted exemption to 1 Jan 1917. He applied for an extension on the grounds of hardship as his wife and three children were dependent on him and his two brothers were serving. The clerk of The National Health Insurance Commission wrote to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal stating that the Commission was not prepared to say that in their opinion, the importance of the work performed by Mr Lyth is such as to justify them in stating that he falls within the terms of the recent reservation notified to tribunals . [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2780 and NRCC/CL 9/1/1302]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917. Allowed to 1 Jul 1917 |