| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3129
Appeal against conscription of: John Mather
Age: 37
Address: 7 Victoria Terrace, Northallerton
Occupation: Linoleum printer
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not Stated
Appellant: Miles Sykes & Son, Calder Works, Sowerby Bridge.
Summary of case The Northallerton factory has almost no workers left, and those that remain are vital. Almost all produce is for export, though new government contract has recently been received. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2486]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Exemption allowed until 31 July 1917. |