| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2822
Appeal against conscription of: James Arthur Dixon
Age: 30
Address: Huntington, York
Occupation: Carpenter
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Anthony Wood, solicitor for Robert James Pulleyn, employer
Summary of case: I am a builder and contractor carrying on business in Old Earswick near York. I hold at present time the Triennial contracts for the keeping in repair, renewals and additions to the buildings and premises comprising the Scarborough Barracks. James Dixon is Robert Pulleyns foreman carpenter and has charge of all the carpentry work. I am considerably in arrears with the whole of my work owing to the shortage of labour. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2073]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. |