| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3155
Appeal against conscription of: Leo Woodcock
Age: 37
Address: Murton, Near York
Occupation: Contractor joiner
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Messrs Geo Crombie and Son Solicitors for l Woodcock
Summary of case: Woodcock is a joiner working in the building industry. The appeal was dismissed 7 May 1917 however; it has been pointed out by the solicitor that three days before the appeal decision was made Army Council Instruction 730 of 1917states that all timber workers over the age of 23 must not be called up no matter what their medical status.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917. Dismissed |