| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2918
Appeal against conscription of: John Goodburn Woddy
Age: 36
Address: 1 Skeeby Road, Richmond
Occupation: Cashier and chief clerk
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Robert Spence & Co Ltd, employer
Summary of case: His knowledge and experience is needed in the office as most of the men have been replaced with inexperienced women. The company supplied large quantities of urgent military stores
Supporting evidence: no
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Feb 1917 Dismissed, but not to be called up before 31 Mar 1917 |