| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3126
Appeal against conscription of: George Ernest Jeffels
Age: 21
Address: Dixon House, East Cowton
Occupation: Foreman joiner
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: TJ Jeffels, employer
Summary of case: Work undertaken is entirely agricultural, TJ Jeffels has two sons already in the army, five children under 18, another son who is 17 working away from home as a bricklayer, plus George who is employed in business. If George has to go TJ Jeffels will be ruined, he has one apprentice but cannot find any other help after advertising. Jeffels states they are not conscientious objectors. Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Allowed. Temporary exemption granted to 31 July 1917, conditional upon man remaining in present employment. |