| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2975
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Seymour Magson
Age: 18
Address: Huntington, York
Occupation: Apprentice to wheelwright, joiner etc
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas Richard Coates, employer
Summary of case: Magson is chiefly employed in repairs to agricultural implements etc. His employer also does repairs for a Government controlled leather factory. He also mentions that Magson's mother is a widow with two elder sons already serving in France. The local tribunal refused the application. Their reasons for this included In view of the requirements of the army, the tribunal could not see their way to grant an exemption to this young man as they considered he was more necessary to the army that to his master.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Dismissed. |