| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2847
Appeal against conscription of: William Simons
Age: 23
Address: Fowler's Yard, Northallerton
Occupation: Motor engineer
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Major Hutton Squire, Military Representative
Summary of case: He is engaged in work maintaining motors for the GPO and local doctors and his employer, T Smirthwaite, has been unable to find a substitute. The local tribunal granted him exemption until 1 Jan 1917, which was then extended to 30 April or until a substitute could be found. On 12 Feb T Smirthwaite wrote to the tribunal to say that he had contracted pneumonia and asking for an adjournment. On 13 Mar John Smirthwaite wrote to say that Mr T Smirthwaite had died and that he had taken charge of the business. The military representative said that he could be substituted and should be called up immediately.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Allowed |