| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3028
Appeal against conscription of: George William Wood
Age: 30
Address: 14 Skinner Street, Whitby
Occupation: Butcher's manager
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: none
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal had granted conditional exemption, on 15 May 1916, provided he remain in his present occupation and “continues as a special constable”. The Military Representative argued that it was not in the national interests that Wood remains in his present occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917 Dismissed Military appeal |