| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3127
Appeal against conscription of: Edwin Smith Tyerman
Age: 30
Address: Snowden Terrace, Brompton
Occupation: Cloth lapper and Piece Examiner
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Wilford and Son, employer
Summary of case: Employer states they have already released 28 men for military service, if any more go they will be force to close, forcing serious hardship on those employed. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1685]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Allowed until 31 July 1917 |