| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3115
Appeal against conscription of: Francis William Wood
Age: 27
Address: St James Green, Thirsk
Occupation: Bricklayer
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Henry Wood, employer
Summary of case: Initially rejected by medical board, he was re-examined and is now Cii fit. He is the only labourer Thomas Henry Wood employs who is fit enough to go up ladders. The local tribunal stated Wood is not doing work of national importance and being a single man there is no reason why he should continue in civil employment.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Dismissed. |