| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3324
Appeal against conscription of: William Tinsley
Age: 20
Address: Holly Bush, Farndale
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: A E Saunders, Military Representative
Summary of case: This man is a wheelwright and joiner carrying on business in a district far removed from any town or village whose work is entirely amongst the farmers and is essential for the carrying on of agricultural work... The district has already been depleted of men of this class and the local tribunal are of opinion that his services area of more value where he is than in the army. Military representative appealed against this decision.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3854, NRCC/CL 9/1/4604, NRCC/CL 9/1/5192, NRCC/CL 9/1/5711]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Apr 1917. Allowed Military appeal. Decision of local tribunal varied. Exempted to 30 Jun 1917 |