| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3317
Appeal against conscription of: John Hill
Age: 18
Address: Sheriff Hutton, York
Occupation: Saddlers Apprentice
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: c) education or training
Appellant: Harry Mitchell, employer
Summary of case: Mitchell states “Extensive country business covering 80 square miles”. The local tribunal were unanimous that the applicant should secure the services of another man not of military age, there by rendering Hill available for military service. They note there is another saddler in Sheriff Hutton.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Apr 1917. Dismissed |