| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3144
Appeal against conscription of: John Bernard Swinnerton
Age: 25
Address: Prospect House, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Dental Surgeon
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside 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: G Crombie and Son, solicitor
Summary of case: Appellant states that Swinnerton went to assist in the dental practice at Kirbymoorside and within three weeks of his arrival the owner of the dental business died. He is running the practice for the executors with the intention of taking the practice over. It is confirmed he is the only dentist within 14 miles and sees some 25 patients a day. He fulfilled all requirements of the military when he looked after the Kings Royal Rifles at Duncombe Park and would gladly offer his services again. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2086]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Allowed, exemption confirmed. Conditional on him remaining in his present employment. |